Description
This Cilantro Lime Chicken & Veggie Rice Meal Prep is a flavorful and healthy meal that’s perfect for busy weekdays. Tender, seasoned chicken is paired with a vibrant veggie rice blend made with cauliflower, corn, and fresh cilantro. A squeeze of lime adds a zesty finish, and it’s all prepped into individual servings for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Ideal for meal prepping!
Ingredients
- Oil of your preference, to taste
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cubed)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bag riced cauliflower
- 1 cup corn, steamed
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add more oil if needed, then cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add riced cauliflower, corn, and chili powder (if using). Cook until cauliflower is tender.
- Divide the chicken, black beans (if using), and vegetable mixture into 4 meal prep containers.
- Top with lime wedges if desired, and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can also top with a dollop of sour cream or avocado.
- This recipe works well with quinoa or brown rice if you prefer those over cauliflower rice.
- If you’re making it ahead for the week, it’s great for reheating in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep / Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American / Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
