Easy Meal Prep Chicken and Veggies
A quick, healthy, and customizable recipe perfect for beginners. This meal prep combines juicy chicken, roasted vegetables, and whole grains for balanced, ready-to-eat meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup sweet potato diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or your favorite herb blend
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Base:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
Optional Add-Ons:
- Lemon wedges for garnish
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce or garlic yogurt sauce for dipping or drizzling
Instructions
Prep Ingredients:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Dice boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes into even chunks.
- Cook 2 cups of quinoa or brown rice separately.
Season and Arrange:
- Toss the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Season vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Arrange chicken on one half of a baking sheet and vegetables on the other half.
Bake:
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and vegetables are tender.
Assemble:
- Divide cooked quinoa or brown rice into meal prep containers.
- Add portions of baked chicken and roasted vegetables to each container.
Notes
- Customize vegetables with your favorites, such as zucchini, asparagus, or carrots.
- Add a dipping sauce, like teriyaki or garlic yogurt, for extra flavor.
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