10-Minute Rotisserie Chicken and Zucchini Skillet
Tender shredded rotisserie chicken quickly tossed with sautéed zucchini and red bell pepper over warm jasmine rice. A satisfying, low-prep dinner packed with high-quality protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Next: Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
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Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
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Add 1 minced garlic clove
Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1 diced zucchini, and 0.5 diced red bell pepper to the skillet.
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Sauté the vegetables for 4 to 5…
Sauté the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp and lightly browned.
Look for: tender-crisp and lightly browned
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Stir 150g of shredded skinless rotisserie chicken…
Stir 150g of shredded skinless rotisserie chicken breast into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through.
Look for: warmed through
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Heat 0.5 cup of pre-cooked jasmine rice according to package directions.
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Plate the warm jasmine rice
Plate the warm jasmine rice, top with the chicken and vegetable mixture, and serve immediately. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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