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Easy Chicken Veggie Rice Meal Prep Bowl – Healthy High-Protein Lunch Idea

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Ultimate Chicken Veggie Rice Meal Prep Bowl is a balanced, flavorful meal featuring seasoned chicken, fluffy basmati rice, roasted potatoes, and sautéed vegetables, finished with a light garlic paprika pan sauce. Perfect for healthy weekly meal prep.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt (for rice)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 300 g baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 100 ml chicken broth
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice and cook with water and salt for 12–15 minutes until fluffy. Stir in parsley.
  2. Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
  3. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook in a pan with oil for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. Sauté onion and bell peppers for 5–6 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Add garlic, paprika, and chicken broth to the pan and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Return chicken and potatoes to the pan and toss in the sauce.
  7. Serve with rice and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Perfect for meal prep and lasts 3–4 days refrigerated.
  • Add lemon juice before serving for freshness.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Method: Mixed Cooking
  • Cuisine: American