Description
A flavorful and protein-packed chicken meal prep dish with broccoli, quinoa, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeks and nutritious lunches!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing, patting dry, and seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden.
- Prepare the broccoli by chopping into florets and tossing with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the chicken and broccoli for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through at 165°F (75°C).
- Cook the quinoa by rinsing it and boiling in a pot with water for about 15 minutes.
- Assemble meal prep containers with quinoa, chicken, and broccoli, topping with cherry tomatoes.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, reheating before serving.
Notes
Try different vegetables or grains based on preference. This meal freezes well—let it cool before storing in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken meal prep, high protein, healthy meal prep, quinoa dish, easy recipes