Mild Soupy Chicken and Wild Rice Bowl
A soothing, gentle soup bowl featuring tender chicken breast, wild rice, and green beans bathed in warm bone broth. Gentle on a sore throat and ready in under 10 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Helen + Lila
Helen 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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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
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
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
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
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Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Pour the chicken bone broth into a…
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Pour the chicken bone broth into a…
Pour the chicken bone broth into a small saucepan set over medium heat on the stove.
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Heat the broth until warm and barely…
Heat the broth until warm and barely simmering, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Look for: warm and barely simmering
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Add the chicken breast
Add the chicken breast, wild rice, and canned green bean to the saucepan with the broth.
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Stir gently and allow the mixture to…
Stir gently and allow the mixture to heat through until steam rises, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Look for: steam rises
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Ladle the warm broth
Ladle the warm broth, chicken, rice, and green beans into a wide soup bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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