Description
Elevate your meal prep with these Macro Friendly Easy Chicken & Rice Meal Prep Bowls. Loaded with seasoned chicken, vibrant veggies, and fluffy brown rice, these bowls offer a deliciously nutritious option for busy weekdays or cozy dinners. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they also provide a colorful and satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse brown rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 40-45 minutes until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to the skillet. Cook each side for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey; pour over chicken during the last minute of cooking.
- Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers to the skillet; stir until just wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork; divide among meal prep containers topped with chicken and veggies for a colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal prep bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg