Mexican Baked Eggs with Shredded Chicken and Avocado
A warm, satisfying single-serving skillet featuring a perfectly baked egg nestled in a zesty, spiced tomato and pepper sauce with tender shredded chicken, topped with fresh avocado and cilantro.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria 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 HealthSteadier 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
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
Time saver
Meal Prep Hack: Sauté the onion, peppers, tomatoes, and chicken ahead of time and store in the fridge. In the morning, simply reheat the sauce in your skillet, crack the egg, and bake.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 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 375°F (190°C)
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat the olive oil in a small
Heat the olive oil in a small, oven-safe skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.
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Add the chopped red onion
Add the chopped red onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Look for: the vegetables are softened and fragrant
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Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
Look for: the sauce begins to thicken
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Gently stir the shredded chicken breast into…
Gently stir the shredded chicken breast into the warm tomato sauce until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Use the back of a spoon to…
Use the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center of the tomato and chicken mixture.
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Carefully crack the large egg directly into…
Carefully crack the large egg directly into the well.
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Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven…
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the egg white is completely opaque and set, but the yolk remains soft.
Look for: the egg white is completely opaque and set, but the yolk remains soft
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Carefully remove the hot skillet from the…
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using an oven mitt.
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Top the dish with fresh avocado slices…
Top the dish with fresh avocado slices and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving directly from the skillet.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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