Prepare your meals for the week with these easy and healthymeal prep recipes.
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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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ChickenMeal Prep Recipes
Mexican Chicken Recipes
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Fiesta Rice Bowls from The Girl on Bloor
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Cilantro Lime Chicken and Cauliflower Rice from Fit Foodie Finds
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Baked Lime Chicken with Green Beans and Quinoa from Yummy Healthy Easy
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Fajita Bowls with Bell Peppers and Onions from Spend with Pennies
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Tex-Mex Chicken from Valerie’s Kitchen
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No Cook Burrito Bowls from Everyday Meal Prep
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Easy Burrito Bowls from Gimme Delicious
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Southwest Bowls from Jar of Lemons
American Chicken Ideas
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Hawaiian Chicken from Life in the Lofthouse
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Healthy Chicken and Veggies fromGimme Delicious
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Simple and Healthy Sweet Potato Bake from Apple of My Eye
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One-Pan Chicken And Veggies from Buzzfeed
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Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Mealfrom Pinch of Yum
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Harvest Chicken Salad from Life Love and Good Food
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20 Minute Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli from Gimme Delicious
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BBQ Chicken and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls from the Creative Bite
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Pineapple ChickenfromThe Culinary Compass
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Buffalo Chicken Ranch (Whole 30) from 40 Aprons
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Butternut Squash Pasta from Imma Eat That
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Baked Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweet Potatoes from Recipe Diaries
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Easy Variety Meal Prep from Yummy Healthy Easy
Other Chicken Meal Prep Ideas
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Greek Bowls with Tzatziki Sauce from Eazy Peazy Mealz
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Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls fromFood Lovin Family
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Italian Chicken from Eazy Peazy Mealz
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Greek Healthy Meal Prep from 40 Aprons
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Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Fries from Hall Baked Harvest
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Greek Meal Prep Bowls from Food Faith Fitness
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Pesto Chicken & Veggies from Buzzfeed
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Parmesan Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner from Carlsbad Craving
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Pesto Pita Pockets from Sweet Peas and Saffron
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Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Breasts from Unbound Wellness
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Healthy Greek Chickenfrom Ally’s Cooking
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Greek Gyros from Creme de la Crumb
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Butter Chicken from Gimme Delicious
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Easy Chicken and Hummus from Project Meal Plan
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Meal Prep Bowls: 5 Ways from Smile Sandwich
Asian Chicken Recipes
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Asian Honey Lemon Chicken from Life Made Sweeter
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Teriyaki Stir-Fry from Buzzfeed
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One Pan Teriyaki Chicken fromLife Made Sweeter
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Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken from Life Made Sweeter
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Honey Sesame Chicken from Sweet Peas and Saffron
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Easy Slow Cooker Lo Mein from Life Made Sweeter
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Meal Prep Sesame Pasta Salad from Sweet Peas and Saffron
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Honey Lime Chicken from Life Made Sweeter
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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken from Life Made Sweeter
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Peanut Lime Chicken from Sweet Peas and Saffron
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Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing from Little Spice Jar
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Thai Wrap Bistro Boxes from Gimme Delicious
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Sriracha Chicken with Cauliflower Fried Rice from Kirbie’s Cravings
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry from Kirbie’s Cravings
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Pad Thai Noodles from Life Made Sweeter
Ground Beef and TurkeyMeal Prep Ideas
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Turkey Taco Lunch Bowls from Sweet Peas and Saffron
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Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs from Eat Yourself Skinny
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Turkey Spinach Pinwheels Meal Prep from Damn Delicious
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Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Meatballs from Damn Delicious
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Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps from Sweet Peas and Saffron
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Turkey Taco Bowls with Cauliflower Rice from Kirbie’s Cravings
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Easy Taco Salad fromKristine’s Kitchen
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Korean Beef Bowl from Damn Delicious
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Steak Burrito Bowl from Six Sisters Stuff
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Teriyaki Beef Zoodles from Life Made Sweeter
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Sheet Pan Steak and Veggies from Damn Delicious
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Beef and Broccoli from Life Made Sweeter
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Salsa Verde Taco Bowl from Easy Peasy Meals
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Steak Cobb Salad from Damn Delicious
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Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak from Meal Plan Addict
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Sloppy Joe Bowl from Unbound Wellness
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Big Mac Salad Mason Jars from The Girl on Bloor
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Ground Beef Enchiladas from Megan vs. Kitchen
Meatless, Vegan & Vegetarian Meal Prep Recipes
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Deli Snack Box from Damn Delicious
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Copycat Starbucks PB&J Bistro Box from Damn Delicious
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No CookSnack Boxes from The Beachbody Blog
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Vegetarian Quinoa Burrito Bowls from Simply Quinoa
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Lo Mein Meal Prep from Damn Delicious
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Tofu Burrito Bowl from The Fitchen
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Chickpeas, Quinoa, and Vegetablesfrom Green Healthy Cooking
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Curried Chickpeas with Spinach from Eating Bird Food
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Spicy Chickpea Quinoa Bowl from Eat Yourself Skinny
Pork and Seafood Recipes
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Keto Crack Slaw from Peace Love and Low Carbs
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Carnitas Burrito Bowls from Fit Foodie Finds
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One Pan Italian Sausage and Veggies fromChelsea’s Messy Apron
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Egg Roll in a Bowl from 40 Aprons
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Deconstructed California Sushi Rolls from Kirbie’s Cravings
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Tuna Salad Meal Prep (No Mayo) from Feel Good Foodie
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Shrimp Tacosfrom Gimme Delicious
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Shrimp Fried Rice with Green Beans from Damn Delicious
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Skinny Bang Bang Zucchini Noodles from Kirbie’s Cravings
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Shrimp Teriyaki Zoodles from Gimme Delicious
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Healthy Tilapia and Vegetables from Gimme Delicious
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Lemon Roasted Salmon with Sweet Potatoes from Little Spice Jar
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Honey BBQ Baked Salmon from Cotter Crunch
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Salmon Meal Prep from FlavCity
Meal Prep FAQs
What foods are good for meal prepping?
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.
Is it safe to meal prep for 5 days?
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.
What is the easiest food to meal prep?
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.
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