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Chicken and Broccoli Lunch Prep Bowls

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A simple, protein-packed meal with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and savory sauce in one convenient container. Perfect for busy schedules, this recipe offers balanced nutrition, minimal cleanup, and customizable options for any weekly meal plan.

  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 bowls

Ingredients

Chicken breast, boneless, skinless: 1.5 pounds
Broccoli florets: 4 cups
Brown rice, uncooked: 2 cups
Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (optional)

Instructions

Rinse and drain brown rice. Cook according to package instructions (simmer 30-40 minutes).
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chicken until golden and cooked (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
Steem broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Whisk soy sauce and garlic in a bowl. Thin with water if needed.
Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, broccoli, and sauce. Chill before refrigerating.

Notes

Use frozen broccoli for convenience (add 1-2 mins to cooking time).
For lower sodium, use reduced-sodium soy sauce.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
Substitute turkey breast for chicken as an alternative.
Adjust seasoning to taste.

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: High Protein Meals
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1000mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 73g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 78mg