Meal prepping isn’t quite the lunch fairy I always dreamed of, but making these Make these easy Southwest Grilled Chicken Meal Prep Bowls ahead of time means I always have a healthy, protein-packed (40 grams!) lunch at my fingertips–and it’s only 7 Weight Watchers Freestyle Points!!
You’ll need chicken (our Grilled Taco Chicken or Slow Cooker Taco Chicken are both delicious. For convenience, I buy these at Sam’s Clubs back near the prepared foods and they’re delicious.)
You’ll also need drained beans (black, pinto, or kidney), brown rice or quinoa (or a mixture, like Seeds of Change), and an ounce of shredded cheese, your favorite salsa (this tomatillo salsa is delicious!), and lime wedges. If you’d like, you can also add some frozen corn and fresh avocado (but save the avocado until you’re ready to serve these.)
Place chicken, quinoa, beans, and corn in a microwave-safe storage container.
Place salsa and grated cheese in small containers (disposable or reusable depending on your preference; lidded portion cups available near the paper plates are very convenient). Add lime wedges. Store up to 7 days. When ready to serve, if desired, transfer chicken mixture to a microwave safe bowl (or just use the storage container). Stir in salsa. Microwave 60-90 seconds or until heated through. Stir, season with salt and pepper if desired, add cheese, and squeeze lime juice over the mixture. Serve immediately.
Note: You might notice that the calories for this recipe are high–they are–but they are high-quality calories, which is why the Weight Watchers Freestyle Points are so relatively low.
