Prepare your meals for the week with these easy and healthy meal prep recipes.
These healthy meal prep ideas are perfect for busy people because you can cook them on Sunday and have nutritious and ready-to-eat meals for the entire work week!
These healthy recipes will help with weight loss yet taste delicious and are packed with flavor. These meals feature healthy and simple ingredients like fresh veggies and lean protein such as chicken, turkey, salmon, and more. You will find salads, bowls, bistro boxes, pasta dishes, sheet pan dinners, no-cook meals, and much more here.
Whether you are looking for keto meal prep recipes or clean-eating lunches, there are healthy lunch ideas for all types of diet preferences! There are also Crockpot and instant pot meal prep ideas here to make the process quicker and easier.
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Chicken Meal Prep Recipes
Mexican Chicken Recipes
Fiesta Rice Bowls from The Girl on Bloor
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Cauliflower Rice from Fit Foodie Finds
Baked Lime Chicken with Green Beans and Quinoa from Yummy Healthy Easy
Fajita Bowls with Bell Peppers and Onions from Spend with Pennies
Tex-Mex Chicken from Valerie’s Kitchen
No Cook Burrito Bowls from Everyday Meal Prep
Easy Burrito Bowls from Gimme Delicious
Southwest Bowls from Jar of Lemons
American Chicken Ideas
Hawaiian Chicken from Life in the Lofthouse
Healthy Chicken and Veggies from Gimme Delicious
Simple and Healthy Sweet Potato Bake from Apple of My Eye
One-Pan Chicken And Veggies from Buzzfeed
Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal from Pinch of Yum
Harvest Chicken Salad from Life Love and Good Food
20 Minute Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli from Gimme Delicious
BBQ Chicken and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls from the Creative Bite
Pineapple Chicken from The Culinary Compass
Buffalo Chicken Ranch (Whole 30) from 40 Aprons
Butternut Squash Pasta from Imma Eat That
Baked Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweet Potatoes from Recipe Diaries
Easy Variety Meal Prep from Yummy Healthy Easy
Other Chicken Meal Prep Ideas
Greek Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce from Eazy Peazy Mealz
Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls from Food Lovin Family
Italian Chicken from Eazy Peazy Mealz
Greek Healthy Meal Prep from 40 Aprons
Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Fries from Hall Baked Harvest
Greek Meal Prep Bowls from Food Faith Fitness
Pesto Chicken & Veggies from Buzzfeed
Parmesan Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner from Carlsbad Craving
Pesto Pita Pockets from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Breasts from Unbound Wellness
Healthy Greek Chicken from Ally’s Cooking
Greek Gyros from Creme de la Crumb
Butter Chicken from Gimme Delicious
Easy Chicken and Hummus from Project Meal Plan
Meal Prep Bowls: 5 Ways from Smile Sandwich
Asian Chicken Recipes
Asian Honey Lemon Chicken from Life Made Sweeter
Teriyaki Stir-Fry from Buzzfeed
One Pan Teriyaki Chicken from Life Made Sweeter
Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken from Life Made Sweeter
Honey Sesame Chicken from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Easy Slow Cooker Lo Mein from Life Made Sweeter
Meal Prep Sesame Pasta Salad from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Honey Lime Chicken from Life Made Sweeter
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken from Life Made Sweeter
Peanut Lime Chicken from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing from Little Spice Jar
Thai Wrap Bistro Boxes from Gimme Delicious
Sriracha Chicken with Cauliflower Fried Rice from Kirbie’s Cravings
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry from Kirbie’s Cravings
Pad Thai Noodles from Life Made Sweeter
Ground Beef and Turkey Meal Prep Ideas
Turkey Taco Lunch Bowls from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs from Eat Yourself Skinny
Turkey Spinach Pinwheels Meal Prep from Damn Delicious
Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Meatballs from Damn Delicious
Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Turkey Taco Bowls with Cauliflower Rice from Kirbie’s Cravings
Easy Taco Salad from Kristine’s Kitchen
Korean Beef Bowl from Damn Delicious
Steak Burrito Bowl from Six Sisters Stuff
Teriyaki Beef Zoodles from Life Made Sweeter
Sheet Pan Steak and Veggies from Damn Delicious
Beef and Broccoli from Life Made Sweeter
Salsa Verde Taco Bowl from Easy Peasy Meals
Steak Cobb Salad from Damn Delicious
Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak from Meal Plan Addict
Sloppy Joe Bowl from Unbound Wellness
Big Mac Salad Mason Jars from The Girl on Bloor
Ground Beef Enchiladas from Megan vs. Kitchen
Meatless, Vegan & Vegetarian Meal Prep Recipes
Deli Snack Box from Damn Delicious
Copycat Starbucks PB&J Bistro Box from Damn Delicious
No Cook Snack Boxes from The Beachbody Blog
Vegetarian Quinoa Burrito Bowls from Simply Quinoa
Lo Mein Meal Prep from Damn Delicious
Tofu Burrito Bowl from The Fitchen
Chickpeas, Quinoa, and Vegetables from Green Healthy Cooking
Curried Chickpeas with Spinach from Eating Bird Food
Spicy Chickpea Quinoa Bowl from Eat Yourself Skinny
Pork and Seafood Recipes
Keto Crack Slaw from Peace Love and Low Carbs
Carnitas Burrito Bowls from Fit Foodie Finds
One Pan Italian Sausage and Veggies from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Egg Roll in a Bowl from 40 Aprons
Deconstructed California Sushi Rolls from Kirbie’s Cravings
Tuna Salad Meal Prep (No Mayo) from Feel Good Foodie
Shrimp Tacos from Gimme Delicious
Shrimp Fried Rice with Green Beans from Damn Delicious
Skinny Bang Bang Zucchini Noodles from Kirbie’s Cravings
Shrimp Teriyaki Zoodles from Gimme Delicious
Healthy Tilapia and Vegetables from Gimme Delicious
Lemon Roasted Salmon with Sweet Potatoes from Little Spice Jar
Honey BBQ Baked Salmon from Cotter Crunch
Spicy Tuna Bowls from Kirbie’s Cravings
Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp from Butter Your Biscuit
Salmon Meal Prep from FlavCity
Meal Prep FAQs
When it comes to meal prepping, the key is choosing foods that taste delicious and hold up well in the fridge or freezer.
You want to choose ingredients that will still taste good days after you’ve prepped them. Think hearty grains like quinoa or brown rice, proteins that reheat well, like grilled chicken or tofu, and veggies that stay crisp, like bell peppers or broccoli.
Don’t forget about sauces and dressings – they can be real game-changers! Store them separately to keep everything fresh.
Absolutely! Meal prepping for five days is not only safe, but it’s also a smart way to streamline your week. The trick is to store your meals properly. Use airtight containers to keep the food fresh and prevent unwanted fridge flavors from sneaking in.
Most cooked meals will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days. However, if you’re prepping salads, keep the dressing on the side until you’re ready to eat.
For some dishes, especially those with delicate veggies or certain seafood, you might want to freeze them and thaw them in the fridge the day before eating.
If you’re looking for the easiest meal prep food, you can’t go wrong with a grain bowl because they’re the ultimate mix-and-match meal.
Start with a base of grains – think brown rice, quinoa, or even couscous. These can be cooked in bulk with minimal fuss.
Next, add some protein – grilled chicken, beans, or boiled eggs are easy and can be seasoned to your liking.
Then, toss in various veggies – raw, roasted, or steamed- all work wonderfully.
Don’t forget a dollop of your favorite dressing or sauce on top.
More Meal Prep Ideas
- 100 Best Keto Meal Prep Recipes
- 50 Best Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas
- 75 Healthy Meal Prep Recipes
- 50 Healthy Meal Prep Instant Pot Recipes
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Liz | Perfectly Practical Prattle says
As a busy mom, I am always in need of meal prep ideas so thanks for compiling this list.
Kyndra Holley says
Thanks so much for including me in your round up! Some great ideas here!
Lisa says
I’m always in need of these types of recipes with my busy schedule. Thanks for collecting all these wonderful recipes!