Roasted Chicken Legs with Protein Pasta and Brussels Sprouts
A hearty, balanced meal featuring crispy roasted chicken legs, fiber-rich protein pasta, and caramelized brussels sprouts.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Nicole + Lila
Nicole 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.
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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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Place the chicken legs and brussels sprouts…
Place the chicken legs and brussels sprouts on a large sheet pan. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sprouts are tender.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sprouts are tender
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Cook the protein pasta in boiling water…
While the chicken roasts, cook the protein pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Saute the bell pepper and red onion…
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the bell pepper and red onion with a little olive oil until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Look for: softened
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Toss the cooked pasta with the sauteed…
Toss the cooked pasta with the sauteed peppers and onions.
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Serve the roasted chicken and brussels sprouts…
Serve the roasted chicken and brussels sprouts alongside the pasta mixture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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