One-Pan Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet
Juicy chicken breast pan-seared with tender zucchini and bursting cherry tomatoes in a rich lemon-garlic sauce. Quick to prepare and packed with lean protein for steady evening energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Rachael + Lila
Rachael 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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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
Steadier energy
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
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Instructions
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Next: Place a skillet over medium heat
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Place a skillet over medium heat
Place a skillet over medium heat, 350°F (175°C), and add the olive oil.
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Season the chicken breast fillet on both…
Season the chicken breast fillet on both sides with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Add the chicken breast fillet to the…
Add the chicken breast fillet to the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C)
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Transfer the chicken breast to a plate…
Transfer the chicken breast to a plate and cover loosely to rest for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Add the garlic clove
In the same skillet over medium heat, add the garlic clove, cherry tomato, and zucchini, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the tomatoes soften and start to burst.
Look for: the tomatoes soften and start to burst
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Stir in the lemon juice and scrape…
Stir in the lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Return the chicken breast to the skillet
Return the chicken breast to the skillet, spooning the pan sauce and vegetables over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve warm directly from the skillet or…
Serve warm directly from the skillet or plate for a quick, comforting dinner. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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