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Meal prep chicken and rice bowl with broccoli, sesame seeds, and green onion in a white bowl

30-Minute Meal Prep Chicken and Rice Bowls

These meal prep chicken and rice bowls come together in 30 minutes and make 4 healthy lunches for the week.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breast cubed
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions while you prep the chicken and vegetables.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the cubed chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Steam the broccoli and carrots for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Divide the rice, chicken, and vegetables evenly into 4 meal prep containers. Let cool slightly, then seal and refrigerate.