If you’re tired of stressing over what to eat or reaching for takeout, you’re in the right place.
These 13 easy meal prep recipes are simple, delicious, and perfect for busy days, helping you save time while still enjoying food you actually look forward to.
The following is a long list of ideas for the best recipes for meal prep.
Grocery prices continue to soar and finding healthy alternatives can be difficult.
Use these recipe ideas to help keep both your grocery costs and weight down.
Crock Pot Butter Chicken
This recipe reminds me of Trader Joe’s Chicken Tikka Masala.
Pretty simple to make and is one of my go-to meals for the week.
I like to use whole milk yogurt which adds more richness than the lower fat yogurt.
Be careful as the yogurt can have an over-powering flavor.
One of the keys to this recipe is a well carmelized onion.
Ground Beef Tacos
Another one of my go-to meals is the simple ground beef taco.
The taco meat can be used for burritos, tacos, bowls, and even salads.
Pair it with white rice, Spanish rice, corn tortillas, flour tortillas, low-carb tortillas, or even naan bread.
Add toppings like bell peppers, cilantro, lime, onion, and avocado to add some depth and contrast.
Crock Pot Chili
I love using the crock pot when I know I’ll be home but I have things to do.
I can set it in the morning and let it do it’s thing all day.
Meanwhile, I can accomplish other tasks and get things done.
Crock pot chili is a no brainer and a perfect medium to add more sources of protein.
One Pan Breakfast Burritos
Keep things simple by using only one pan.
Once you’ve completed the cooking, you’ll be left with a sheet of a delicious, easy to portion meal.
Throw these meals into a tortilla to make breakfast burritos or simply freeze it in vacuum sealed bag.
Breakfast Bowls
Breakfast bowls are a great source of protein.
They can be fantastic low carb meals also.
Of course, the eggs provide plenty of protein but adding additional meat gives you that little extra.
Wrap these in a burrito and freeze it for high protein breakfast burritos
Fajita Bowls
This is another potentially low carb high protein meal.
Again, wrap it in a burritos and freeze for scrumptious meals all week.
Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This is an easy and mouth-watering recipe.
Just throw in a few ingredients as well as some spices and let it do it’s thing.
At the end, add in parmesan cheese for additional protein.
For extra creaminess and protein, add cottage cheese blended in heavy cream or bone broth.
Lemon Pepper Chicken
This is a classic simple to make recipe.
Simply add your favorite lemon pepper seasoning.
This can be an amazingly delicious and healthy meal when matched with rice and vegetables.
Honey Garlic Chicken Bowls
Crock Pot White Chili with Chicken
Low Carb Meal Prep
Low Carb Chicken Soup
Low Carb Zucchini Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Asian Style Beef and Vegetables
Healthy Meal Prep
Garlic Lemon Salmon with Rice
Cajun Chicken and Rice
Ginger and Garlic Asian Chicken and Vegetables
Chicken Salad
Vegan Meal Prep
Budget Friendly Meal Prep
Deliciously Simple Pasta Sauce
Beefy Chili from Chili Starter
Ground Beef Bean and Cheese Burritos
Chicken Salad from Canned Chicken
Freezer Friendly Meal Prep
Breakfast Burritos
High Protein Beef Lasagna
Add in all your favorite meats.
Freeze these meals for delicious meals for the week.
The more meat you add, the more protein
Chicken Fried Rice Burrito
An excellent way to add preotein to fried rice is edamame.
Be sure to cook it to a softness you prefer.
Season properly to help the flavor blend in with your dish.
To turn into a freezable burrito, add extra chicken and egg.
Chipotle Chicken Burrito
This delicious chipotle recipe will have your mouth dancing with flavor.
Made with real chipotle peppers.
Add cottage cheese to make this dish creamier and high in protein.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Soup freezes and heats very well.
Keep this in your freezer.
Perfect for when you’re sick and need a pick-me-up.
Asian Ginger Ground Beef with Vegetables
This is a delicious recipe with the flavors of Asia.
I like to freeze it without any rice, just the beef and vegetables.
This way I can add it to fresh rice later or make a lettuce wrap out of it.