Southwest Chicken Protein Cup
A fast, savory protein bowl with warm spiced chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and creamy cottage cheese. It offers maximum flavor with zero tomato to support digestion.
Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becca + Lila
Becca 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.
Notice: energy 1–3 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.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine 150g diced chicken breast
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Combine 150g diced chicken breast
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 150g diced chicken breast, 0.25 cup black beans, and 2 tbsp sweet corn.
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Heat in the microwave on HIGH for…
Heat in the microwave on HIGH for 60 to 90 seconds until warmed through.
Look for: warmed through
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Add 0.5 cup cottage cheese and 2 tbsp salsa to the bowl.
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Stir gently with a spoon until all…
Stir gently with a spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated and creamy.
Look for: all ingredients are evenly coated and creamy
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Enjoy warm immediately
Enjoy warm immediately.
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