Ground Chicken And Sweet Potato Bowl
A comforting, easy-to-prep meal featuring savory ground chicken and roasted sweet potato cubes topped with parmesan. It offers a satisfying balance of lean protein and nourishing complex carbs.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cindy + Lila
Cindy 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
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Sweet potatoes can be pre-cubed and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days to speed up prep.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Peel and cut the sweet potato into…
Peel and cut the sweet potato into 1/2-inch (1.3cm) cubes. Place them on the baking sheet, toss with olive oil, and roast for 25 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
Look for: tender and lightly browned
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for 7 to 9 minutes until fully browned and no longer pink inside.
Look for: fully browned and no longer pink inside
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Season the cooked ground chicken with salt-free…
Season the cooked ground chicken with salt-free seasoning blend.
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Combine the cooked ground chicken and roasted…
Combine the cooked ground chicken and roasted sweet potato cubes in a serving bowl.
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Sprinkle evenly with grated parmesan cheese before…
Sprinkle evenly with grated parmesan cheese before serving warm.
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