Description
These simple meal prepping recipes are perfect for weight loss, offering nutritious and portion-controlled meals that are easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- Steam or lightly sauté broccoli florets until tender but still crisp.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Divide the rice, broccoli, and chicken into 3–4 meal prep containers.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the chicken and add a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Switch up the vegetables with bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach.
- Add herbs or spices for flavor variety (e.g., paprika, cumin, Italian seasoning).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg