Cozy Roasted Sweet Potato Chicken Jasmine Rice Bowl
A soothing, easily digestible warm bowl featuring tender shredded chicken, sweet roasted sweet potato, and soft carrots over jasmine rice. Finished with a light olive oil drizzle, it offers maximum comfort with minimal cleanup.
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
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.
Notice: energy for movement
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
Comfortably satisfied
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Buy pre-peeled, pre-cut sweet potatoes or pre-cooked jasmine rice pouches to cut prep time down to 2 minutes.
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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Toss 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and…
Toss 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch / 1.25 cm cubes) and 1 medium carrot (peeled and sliced thin) with 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp ground turmeric, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, and a pinch of salt.
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Spread the sweet potato and carrot cubes…
Spread the sweet potato and carrot cubes evenly across the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Look for: tender and easily pierced with a fork
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Warm 1/2 cup pre-cooked jasmine rice in…
While vegetables roast, warm 1/2 cup pre-cooked jasmine rice in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tbsp water for 45 seconds to soft, fluffy texture.
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Warm 150g shredded rotisserie chicken in a…
Warm 150g shredded rotisserie chicken in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until hot.
Look for: hot
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Assemble the bowl by placing soft jasmine…
Assemble the bowl by placing soft jasmine rice at the base, topped with warm shredded chicken, roasted sweet potato, and tender carrots.
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Drizzle remaining 1 tsp extra virgin olive…
Drizzle remaining 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil over the bowl and serve warm immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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