Mediterranean Ground Chicken and Spinach Skillet
Savory ground chicken seasoned with garlic, oregano, and tender baby spinach, finished with bright cherry tomatoes and a crumble of salty feta cheese. A quick one-pan meal delivering high quality protein to support your muscle and energy needs.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claudia + Lila
Claudia 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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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Meal prep friendly: double or triple the batch and store in sealed glass containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of extra virgin…
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of extra virgin…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add 0.25 red onion (diced) and 1 garlic clove (minced) to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
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Add 150g lean ground chicken to the…
Add 150g lean ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Season with 0.5 tsp dried oregano and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
Look for: cooked through and no longer pink
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Stir in 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Look for: slightly softened
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Fold in 1
Fold in 1.5 cups baby spinach. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, transfer to a plate, and top with 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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