5-Minute Warm Chicken and Bell Pepper Rice Bowl
A rapid, warm lunch bowl featuring seasoned rotisserie chicken breast, wilted spinach, and tender red bell pepper over quick jasmine rice. Completely dairy-free and soy-free, delivering 38g of high-quality protein in just 5 minutes.
Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 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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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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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
Setup
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Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add 0.5 sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup of spinach to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the peppers soften.
Look for: the spinach wilts and the peppers soften
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Add 120g of shredded rotisserie chicken breast…
Add 120g of shredded rotisserie chicken breast and 0.5 cup of precooked jasmine rice to the skillet, stirring constantly for 1.5 to 2 minutes until everything is warmed through.
Look for: everything is warmed through
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Transfer the warm chicken
Transfer the warm chicken, rice, and vegetable mix into a bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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