10-Minute Chicken and Sweetcorn Skillet
Tender diced chicken breast seared with sweetcorn, red bell pepper, and fresh baby spinach. A bright, high-protein meal made in one pan in under 15 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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
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
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Freeze leftover sweetcorn in a sealed bag for easy, pre-portioned single-serving additions to future stir-fries.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
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Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp olive oil.
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Add 150g diced chicken breast fillet and…
Add 150g diced chicken breast fillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C)
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Reduce heat to medium
Reduce heat to medium, then stir in 1 minced garlic clove, 0.5 diced red bell pepper, and 0.5 cup sweetcorn.
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Saute for 3 minutes until the vegetables…
Saute for 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and heated through.
Look for: the vegetables are tender-crisp and heated through
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Fold in 1 cup baby spinach and…
Fold in 1 cup baby spinach and cook for 1 minute until just wilted.
Look for: just wilted
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, and serve immediately in a bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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