20 Flavorful Chicken Meal Prep Recipes to Spice Up Your Week

Instant Pot Crispy Chicken Carnitas

Prepare this easy Instant Pot chicken recipe for a delicious, flavorful meal. Margo, the recipe creator, recommends pairing it with tortillas, diced onions, cilantro, cabbage, lime wedges, and any additional toppings you love!

Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl

This nutritious lunch features a couscous base topped with fresh veggies, zesty Greek chicken, crumbled feta, and homemade tzatziki sauce.

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Mango Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

"These coconut-mango chicken meal prep bowls with basmati rice, corn salsa, and a simple mango marinade make for a tasty and easy lunch prep option for the week," says recipe creator middle_angel21, who recommends adding extra cilantro for a fresh kick.

Quick Meal-Prep Chicken

Many meal prep recipes use pre-cooked chicken, but store-bought versions can be pricey and packed with additives. Instead, try this simple hack: Freeze broiled chicken breasts to easily add to all your favorite make-ahead meals.

Asian Chicken Salad in a Jar

How vibrant is this mason jar salad with layers of carrots, red bell peppers, chow mein noodles, cooked chicken, and shredded lettuce? The peanut butter-soy sauce dressing is the perfect finishing touch.

Sarah's Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Filling

This flavorful shredded chicken taco filling, seasoned with cumin and chili powder, is ideal for meal prepping. A rich tomato-based sauce ties all the ingredients together.

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Spicy Rice Noodle Salad

Spice things up with Chef John's chicken noodle salad, flavored with Asian chili paste. Served cold, it’s the ideal make-ahead meal for effortless lunches.

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Recipe creator Jia T. describes this as a "quick and easy salad with big, bold flavors." It comes together in just 30 minutes and makes four servings, making it a great meal prep option for busy cooks.

Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Walnuts

If you're searching for a family-friendly chicken meal prep recipe, look no further. This fresh and crunchy chicken salad serves 12, making it perfect for the whole crew!

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Chicken, Tomato, and Spinach Quesadillas

This quick and easy skillet recipe requires just five ingredients: flour tortillas, shredded Cheddar cheese, leftover shredded chicken, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes.

Baby Bell Peppers with Chicken Salad

"What a delightful lunch," says reviewer and Dinogo Allstar Buckwheat Queen, who made a half-batch using radishes instead of jalapeños. "It traveled well and was easy to eat with my hands."

Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap Bento Box

This deconstructed chicken salad wrap is perfect for those who hate soggy ingredients. Simply prep everything in advance and assemble it when you're ready to eat.

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

This restaurant-style chopped salad doesn’t need any dressing, according to recipe creator Shanon, who explains that "the lime juice combined with the jicama naturally enhances the flavors of the vegetables."

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Chicken Club Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a meal prep dream. This highly-rated recipe serves six and comes together in just 30 minutes.

Easy, Meaty Sheet Pan Meal

Chicken thighs, new potatoes, cherry tomatoes, pesto, and basil come together effortlessly in this one-pan dish. Recipe creator Juliana Hale suggests, "Toss everything on a 10x15-inch baking sheet and let the oven do the rest! You can use variations or whatever ingredients you have on hand."

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Easy Shredded Chicken

With just three ingredients—chicken breasts, chicken broth, and seasoned salt—you can make this versatile base. Use it right away or save it for meal prepping sandwiches, salads, and more.

Buffalo Chicken Mason Jar Salads

"This salad combines the boldness of Buffalo sauce with the cool creaminess of ranch, blue cheese crumbles, and the satisfying crunch of celery and carrots," says recipe creator B. Tario.

Chicken Fajita Bowl

Here's a low-carb chicken lunch perfect for meal prepping. This recipe uses cauliflower rice, but feel free to substitute with regular rice if you prefer.

Orange-Chicken Rice Bowl

With just 15 minutes of prep, this vibrant, flavorful chicken bowl recipe serves four. Reviewer Robert Owens describes it as "quick, easy, and delicious."

Quick Chicken Couscous

Why is this the ultimate meal prep chicken recipe? "The chicken stays juicy and tender, the couscous is light yet filling, and the vegetables add vibrant color, flavor, and crunch," says Chef John, who notes it can be enjoyed at any temperature.

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