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High-Protein Chicken & Veggie Rice Bowls

Save time during busy weekdays with these delicious High-Protein Chicken & Veggie Rice Bowls. Juicy seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables come together for a balanced, nutritious meal. Prepare four portions at once and store them in your 4-compartment food-grade silicone meal prep container for fresh lunches or dinners throughout the week.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Meal Prep Portion
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy Meal Prep
Calories: 494
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Chicken
  • 500 g boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
For Rice
  • 2 cups cooked basmati or brown rice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • ½ cup sweet corn
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 4-Compartment Food Grade Silicone Storage Container with Lid
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cup
  • Knife
  • Frying Pan
  • Saucepan or Rice Cooker
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Mix the diced chicken with olive oil and all seasonings.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
  4. In another pan, sauté broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and corn with olive oil for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Allow all ingredients to cool slightly.
  6. Divide the cooked rice evenly among the four compartments of your silicone meal prep container.
  7. Top each portion with cooked chicken and vegetables.
  8. Close the lid securely and refrigerate or freeze until ready to eat.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with paneer, tofu, or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
  • Brown rice or quinoa can replace white rice.
  • Add your favourite sauce just before serving.