Description
These Healthy Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are perfect for busy weeknights! Packed with protein, veggies, and whole grains, they’re easy to customize and a delicious way to eat healthy all week long. This recipe provides a template; feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables and seasonings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, Greek yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook the Chicken: Spread chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Cook the Quinoa: While chicken is baking, combine quinoa and chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Roast the Sweet Potato: Toss diced sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven with the chicken for the last 20 minutes, or until tender.
- Steam the Broccoli & Red Pepper: Steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp (about 5-7 minutes). Lightly sauté the red bell pepper in a pan until slightly softened.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide quinoa among 4-5 meal prep containers. Top with chicken, sweet potato, broccoli, and red bell pepper. Add your desired toppings.
- Storage: Store meal prep bowls in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to substitute other vegetables like Brussels sprouts, zucchini, or carrots.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Protein Variations: You can also use pre-cooked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Dressing: A simple lemon vinaigrette or a dollop of Greek yogurt makes a great topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking & Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 35g
