Written by Emma Wilson, dietetic student. Reviewed by Danielle Starmer, RD LDN
With back-to-school right around the corner, having a few easy and healthy meals up your sleeve removes the unnecessary stress of cooking a healthy dinner for your family. Prepping ingredients at the beginning of the week will help save money and time. Knowing you have a refrigerator full of healthy and delicious foods makes dinnertime quick and easy, instead of throwing something together last minute.
Chicken is a great lean source of protein and is high in various vitamins and minerals that are essential for the body. 4 oz of chicken (about the amount that would cover a deck of cards or the palm of your hand) has over 30 g of protein which is perfect for a meal. Chicken is also lower in saturated fats, which supports a healthy brain and cardiovascular system!
Start this school year off on the right foot and begin prepping a menu for the upcoming week and stick to it. One of my favorite ways to have an easy week of dinners is to have rotisserie chicken. I love ingredient-prepping carbs and vegetables so I can mix and match items all week!
Here are just a few ways to prepare rotisserie chicken for balanced and nutrient-dense dinners:
Rotisserie Chicken Meal Prep Tacos
After shredding the rotisserie chicken, add the meat into a bowl and mix in taco or fajita seasoning. You can ingredient-prep bell peppers and onions for vegetables and add to tortillas for an easy taco night. If you aren't in the mood for tacos, you could throw your chicken and vegetables onto a bed of lettuce for a taco salad. Another easy meal is nachos!
Potatoes with a side of green veggies
This has been a go-to meal in my house at the moment! I ingredient-prepped sweet potatoes and green beans, but you could use normal potatoes to make it low-FODMAP. This is such an easy meal that is packed with nutrients and only takes a few minutes to reheat. Protip: reheat your potatoes in the air fryer for an extra crunch!
Rotisserie Chicken Meal Prep Rice bowls
Throwing rotisserie chicken over brown rice or jasmine rice makes for such an easy and delicious dinner. I like to level my bowl up by adding G Hughes's sugar-free teriyaki sauce or Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce. You can add a side of broccoli, green beans, or a side salad.
Rotisserie Chicken Meal Prep Pasta
Whether it's rotisserie chicken alfredo or rotisserie chicken parmesan, it will be a crowd favorite! Meal prep barilla protein + pasta and just add rotisserie chicken and your sauce of choice. You can't beat this quick and easy meal!
Comment below if you try any of these ideas or share other ways you prep for the week!
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