Dinner · High Protein · Menopause Friendly
30-Minute Chicken and Greens Skillet
One skillet, five components, dinner on the table before the kitchen gets loud.

- Time
- 30 minutes
- Serves
- 4
- Protein
- 40g
- Fiber
- 9g
Why this works
A high-protein, moderate-carb dinner supports overnight muscle repair and steadier morning glucose.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs, boneless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained
- 6 cups chard or spinach
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
Method
- 1Season the chicken well and sear in the oil, 6 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
- 2Soften the onion in the same pan for 5 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
- 3Add the beans and broth and simmer 3 minutes, mashing a few beans to thicken.
- 4Return the chicken, pile the greens on top, cover, and cook 4 minutes.
- 5Finish with lemon zest, juice, and dill.
Yvette's tip
Swap the chicken for two cans of white beans and a block of feta for a plant-forward night.
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