This Meal Prep Chicken Power Bowl is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Seared chicken, fluffy quinoa, creamy avocado, and a tangy lime-yogurt drizzle come together in containers you can grab and go. It's hearty, colorful, and built to hold up beautifully in the fridge.
About 35 minutes start to finish, including quinoa cook time.
Per serving (makes 6): 625 cal · 31.6g protein · 47.0g carbs · 36.1g fat
Ingredients
- 20 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup avocado
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season diced chicken and sear in olive oil 6-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook quinoa according to package and warm black beans.
- Whisk Greek yogurt with lime juice for a creamy drizzle.
- Divide quinoa, beans, chicken, tomatoes, and avocado into 4 containers and top with yogurt sauce.
Meal prep & storage
Cook the chicken, quinoa, and beans in parallel to shave down active time, then portion everything into six airtight containers. The bowls keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days; store the yogurt drizzle and avocado separately and add them just before serving to keep textures fresh. Reheat the chicken, quinoa, and beans together in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, then top with the cold elements.
Swaps
Swap the chicken breast for chicken thighs, ground turkey, or seared tofu if that's what you have on hand. Brown rice or farro both work in place of quinoa, and pinto or kidney beans slot in easily for black beans. For a dairy-free version, use a thick coconut yogurt or a cashew-based yogurt whisked with the same lime juice.
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