Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage and Broccolini
Let’s face it—when you’re in perimenopause or menopause, dinner needs to do more than just taste good. It has to work for your body. That means supporting blood sugar balance, muscle preservation, and energy—without requiring 45 steps and 3 different pans.
Enter your new favorite one-pan meal: Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage with Gnocchi, Broccolini, and Kale. It’s hearty, hormone-friendly, and perfect for women over 40 who want dinner on the table fast—without compromising nourishment.
Why This Meal Works
This dinner checks every box for your hormone and metabolism needs:
✅ Protein-packed – Chicken sausage is an easy, flavourful way to hit your 30g protein goal. Protein helps preserve lean muscle and balance blood sugar—two musts in perimenopause.
✅ Fiber-rich veggies – Broccolini and kale are high in fiber, which supports gut health, estrogen detox, and stable energy.
✅ Blood sugar-friendly carbs – Gnocchi adds satisfying comfort without the crash, especially when paired with protein and greens.
✅ Anti-inflammatory – Kale and olive oil provide antioxidants and healthy fats to support hormone function and fight inflammation.
✅ One-pan simplicity – You’re busy. This is easy. No clean-up drama, no endless prep.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage, Gnocchi and Greens
prep time: 5 min | cook time: 20 min | serves: 4-5
Ingredients:
1 pkg gnocchi (I used fresh, but shelf stable works too)
8 oz broccolini, trimmed
2 cups shredded kale
2 shallots, sliced
1 lb chicken sausage, cut into 1/2” rounds
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lemon, juiced
4 oz crumbled goat’s cheese
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Add the gnocchi, broccolini, kale, shallot, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a lined sheet pan and toss well to coat. Be sure to massage the olive oil into the kale leaves. Spread everything out into one even layer.
Add the chicken sausage to the sheet pan.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the veggies are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and sprinkle with the lemon juice. Top with the Boursin cheese and divide among plates.
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Meal Prep Tips
Double the recipe and store leftovers for up to 3 days. It reheats beautifully!
Swap kale for spinach or add mushrooms for variety.
Swap Boursin for goat’s or feta cheese
Serve with a squeeze of lemon or side of avocado for bonus nutrients.
Final Thoughts
Eating well in perimenopause doesn’t have to mean complicated recipes or bland “health food.” This sheet pan dinner is proof you can eat delicious, satisfying meals that love your hormones back.
Let me know if you try this recipe—and tag me @christieslovestory if you post your creation. 💛
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