Cozy Shredded Chicken Enchilada Skillet
A warm, comforting 15-minute skillet meal combining tender pre-cooked chicken, black beans, sweet bell pepper, and tangy salsa topped with melted cheddar. Naturally gluten-free, nut-free, and packed with satisfying protein for busy weeknights.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kimberley + Lila
Kimberley 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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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
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet or microwave until hot.
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Instructions
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Heat 0.5 tsp of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat (around 350°F / 175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 0.5 chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
Look for: slightly softened and fragrant
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Add 100g cooked shredded chicken breast
Add 100g cooked shredded chicken breast, 0.5 cup black beans (rinsed and drained), and 0.25 cup salsa to the skillet.
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Stir everything together until thoroughly combined and…
Stir everything together until thoroughly combined and heat through for 3 minutes until steaming.
Look for: thoroughly combined and heat through for 3 minutes until steaming
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese evenly…
Sprinkle 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cover the skillet with a lid
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and let sit for 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
Look for: the cheese is fully melted
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Remove from heat and transfer directly to…
Remove from heat and transfer directly to a serving bowl. Enjoy warm.
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