Published 2/8/2019 • Updated 8/24/2020 The chicken meal prep ideas in this post are all easy to make, healthy, and usually, include ingredients that are (most likely) already in your pantry. All healthy recipes on Fit Foodie Finds are made with YOU in mind. We try to create healthy recipes that are accessible and easy to meal prep! First things first, let’s chat about the most common questions when it comes to chicken and chicken meal prep!
Chicken Meal Prep Q & A
How long does chicken last in the fridge meal prep? Most of chicken meal prep meals will last from 4-5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can also make most of our chicken meal prep meals as freezer meals. You can store our freezer meals for up to 3 months. Check out our 6 Crockpot Chicken Freezer Meals for more details.How many calories are in a 4 oz. chicken breast? Chicken breasts come in many sizes, but 3-4 ounce chicken breasts are generally a single serving. Check out the nutrition for a 4 oz. chicken breast here–> Nutrition: Serving Size” 1/4 Calories: 160 Sugar: 1 Sodium: 136 Fat: 9 Carbohydrates: 1 Protein: 22What is the healthiest way to cook chicken? You can prepare chicken in many different ways. In the oven, crockpot, stove top, fried, and more. Typically, frying a chicken breast involves more oil, so if you are looking for a healthy recipe, avoid frying (even though it’s delicious). Any kind of preparation of a chicken breast and how healthy it is depends on what you use to flavor your chicken. When you are deciding how to season or flavor your chicken make sure you check the sugar content or sodium content in your sauce or spice mix.What should I serve with chicken breast? Your options are endless when it comes to what to serve with your chicken breast. We love serving chicken breast with healthy salad recipes like our Grilled Kale and Watermelon Salad or this Massaged Kale and Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinegarette. We also love serving a healthy chicken breast with our Quinoa Tabouli or our Thai Chili Corn Salad. You just can’t go wrong with any of our healthy side dishes.How do I make chicken meal prep easier? We have many tips and tricks when it comes to chicken meal prep! Below is a list of kitchen essentials that we think make chicken meal prep a breeze. Having tools to meal prep really does make all the difference.
When we are in a pinch we love throwing a chicken breast in the slow cooker or on a pan with our favorite spices. Check out How to Cook Chicken in a Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Chicken Breast for some easy recipes that you can make your own. If you’re looking for a full chicken meal prep meal, go ahead and check them out below!
Chicken Meal Prep Kitchen Essentials
These chicken meal prep kitchen essentials are tools and ingredients that will make chicken meal prep easier for you! Whether you want to cook your chicken in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or the Sous Vide, it is nice to have it all on hand!
Instant PotSlow CookerCasserole DishesLe Cruset 10qt. PotPots and PansSous VideCeramic KnivesMeasuring tablespoonsMeasuring CupsMeal Prep ContainersMixing BowlsGarlicPeppercorn RanchItalian Seasoning
Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
These slow cooker chicken recipes are perfect for meal prep during the week! You have options for full chicken breast recipes, shredded chicken, or you can make a healthy chicken soup in your crock pot! The options are endless.
How to Cook Chicken in the Slow Cooker5-Ingredient Honey Sriracha Slow Cooker ChickenHealthy Buffalo Chicken RecipeCrock-Pot Chicken Enchilada Quinoa SoupCrock Pot Sesame ChickenSlow Cooker Coconut Curry ChickenCrock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with KaleCrock Pot Chicken Salsa TacosClean Eating Crock Pot Chicken Burrito BowlsCrock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup6 Crockpot Freezer MealsChicken Cacciatore Slow Cooker RecipeCrock Pot Honey Garlic ChickenSlow Cooker Chicken Noodle SoupCrockpot Buffalo Chicken DipSlow Cooker Chicken Tikka MasalaSlow Cooker Chicken Enchilada CasseroleSlow Cooker Carnitas Burrito Bowls
Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
Making chicken in the Instant Pot is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner option. You can cook chicken breast in the Instant Pot and add your favorite sauce! Healthy chicken recipes in the Instant Pot make meals fun and easy!
Instant Pot Chicken BreastHow to Make Shredded Chicken in the Instant PotInstant Pot Moroccan Chicken Bowls
Healthy Chicken Casserole Recipes
Throw all of your ingredients into a casserole and you have lunch and dinner meal-prepped or the week! These healthy chicken casserole recipes have a combination of vegetables, grains, and sauces. Make one for meal-prep this week!
Meal Prep Chicken Cacciatore Quinoa BakeHealthy Black Bean and Chicken Enchiladas with Sweet PotatoesCauliflower Mac N Chicken CasseroleCashew Chicken Quinoa BakeTuscan Chicken Quinoa BakeSkinny Orange Chicken CasseroleHealthy Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Brown RiceHealthy Chicken Parmesan Quinoa BakeSun Dried Tomato Kale and Chicken Sausage Quinoa BakeChicken Tikka Masala CasseroleSouthwestern Chicken Casserole
Healthy Chicken Recipes
These healthy chicken meal prep recipes are healthy and easy to make! There are low carb dinner options, one-pan dinners, healthy quinoa chili recipes, and many healthy bowl recipes for you to choose from. Every recipe is a healthy meal-prep recipe that the family will love!
Healthy Kung Pao ChickenThe Worlds Easiest White Chicken Chili RecipeHealthy Hawaiian Chicken Noodle BowlsThai Peanut Chicken SaladKung Pao Chicken Meatballs30-Minute Thai Chicken Lettuce WrapsGreen Curry Sweet Potato Chicken MeatballsSheet Pan Dinner: Chicken Potatoes and Bacon Wrapped AsparagusPesto Chicken Meal PrepGrilled Chicken and Pineapple KabobsBeer Can ChickenMeal Prep Cilantro Lime ChickenGrilled Barbeque Chicken BowlsGrilled Chicken Fajita Kebabs Honey Ginger Chicken Stir FryBuffalo Chicken Lettuce WrapsThai Green Curry Chicken SaladCopy Cat Chipotle Chicken Burrito BowlsSkinny Buffalo Chicken Wrap
