19 Easy Chicken Meal Prep Recipes

These 19 chicken meal prep recipes are some of my most-made recipes: simple, flavorful and easy enough for any night of the week.

At a Glance

  • 19 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 35 minutes
  • Quickest: Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken in 25 minutes
  • Calories: about 245 to 620 per serving

Dinner & Main Dishes

1
Tender chunks of chicken coated in a glossy teriyaki sauce with green onions and sesame seeds
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Ready in 25 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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2
Four seasoned and golden oven-baked chicken breasts resting in a glass baking dish.
Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts
Ready in 30 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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3
A bowl of Healthy Orange Chicken served over brown rice with green onions and sesame seeds
Healthy Orange Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 315 calories per serving.
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4
A colorful sheet pan filled with roasted Greek chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, and red peppers topped with feta.
Healthy Sheet Pan Greek Chicken & Veggies
Ready in 35 minutes · 350 calories per serving.
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5
Grilled cilantro lime chicken thighs sliced on a wooden cutting board with fresh lime wedges
All Purpose Cilantro Lime Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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6
Golden brown chicken meatballs tossed with green zucchini noodles in a garlic butter sauce
Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles
Ready in 35 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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7
Four glass meal prep containers filled with golden chicken patties and a colorful cucumber tomato salad.
Meal Prep Chicken Patties & Veggie Salad
Ready in 35 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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8
A large white bowl filled with whole wheat penne, grilled chicken, diced cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes tossed in balsamic dressing.
Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Parmesan Balsamic Dressing
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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9
Tender chicken breasts coated in a dark, glossy honey balsamic glaze served on a white plate
Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Chicken
Ready in 35 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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10
A colorful sheet pan with honey chili chicken, broccoli, and bell peppers
Sheet-Pan Honey Chili Chicken with Veggies
Ready in 35 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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11
A sheet pan filled with golden roasted chicken cubes, tender sweet potatoes, and charred broccoli florets.
One-Pan Roasted Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweet Potatoes
Ready in 40 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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12
Sealable foil packets filled with Italian seasoned chicken, zucchini, and bell peppers on a baking sheet.
Easy Baked Italian Chicken and Veggie Foil Packets
Ready in 40 minutes · 340 calories per serving.
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13
A row of four glass meal prep containers filled with roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, and charred broccoli.
Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep
Ready in 40 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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14
A vibrant Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl topped with cotija cheese and lime wedges.
Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Ready in 45 minutes · 620 calories per serving.
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15
A vibrant Mediterranean chicken bowl with grilled chicken, quinoa, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and hummus.
Mediterranean Chicken Bowls
Ready in 50 minutes · 550 calories per serving.
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16
Four glass meal prep containers filled with grilled chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, and brown rice.
Meal Prep Grilled Chicken Veggie Bowls
Ready in 55 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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17
Golden grilled chicken breasts with grill marks and fresh lemon slices
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breasts
Ready in 147 minutes · 280 calories per serving.
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Salads

18
A bowl of creamy pesto chicken salad with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil
Pesto Chicken Salad
Ready in 30 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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19
Meal prep containers filled with grilled chicken, roasted cauliflower, and fresh baby spinach
Meal Prep Chicken Spinach Cauliflower Salad
Ready in 40 minutes · 385 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken is the fastest, ready in about 25 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 245 to 620 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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