Meal Prep 

CHICKEN AND RICE  (20 Minutes)

This Meal Prep Chicken and Rice dish is bursting with flavor! Made with zesty Jerk seasoning, this 20-minute recipe makes it easy to spice up your weekly chicken and rice meal prep routine.

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When the calendar is loaded and everyone in my family is running different directions, meal prep is so important to keep us well-fed, healthy, and on budget.

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Flour Bowl
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WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE

Quick – Make the rice, cook the chicken and prep these for the week in about 30 minutes. Affordable – Budget-friendly rice makes up the bulk of these meal prep bowls while chicken and fresh veggies make it flavorful and healthy. Enjoy Hot or Cold – Meal prep chicken and rice is scrumptious even when eaten cold so they are perfect for lunch or grab-and-go dinners later in the week.

INGREDIENT NOTES

Chicken – I use chicken thighs because I find them more flavorful. You can substitute breasts, but I recommend that you pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.   Rice – Any long grain rice will work. Rinse the rice well and drain it before proceeding with the recipe.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs have great flavor and are easy to cook. For bone-in thighs, you may need to adjust cook time.

DELICIOUS VARIATIONS

Swap The Seasoning – It’s so easy to change up this recipe just by swapping the seasoning. Some of my favorite alternatives are chili lime, fajita and taco seasoning. Add More Veggies – Sliced red bell peppers, red onions cooked whole kernel corn or black beans all add flavor and bulk to this recipe.

BUDGET-FRIENDLY TIPS

Make Extra – This easy chicken and rice meal prep recipe is perfect for doubling and packing for lunches all week long. Bulk It Up – For hungry eaters, add additional rice to bulk up the meal at a fraction of the cost.