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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Easy Chicken Meals That Are Perfect for Meal Prep

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 21, 2025, updated March 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Chicken is a versatile and easy protein that works well for meal prep. With 24 simple recipes, you can create delicious meals that are perfect for busy days. These dishes are not only quick to make but also packed with flavor, making them great options for lunches or dinners throughout the week.

    Mississippi Chicken

    Mississippi Chicken
    Photo Credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    Mississippi Chicken is a super simple dish you can whip up in a crockpot with just five ingredients. It’s a flavorful meal that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

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    Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken

    Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Whole Beer Chicken is packed with great flavors. A whole chicken is seasoned with butter, beer, lemon, and garlic, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
    Photo Credit: Cooking With Carlee.

    This creamy chicken gnocchi soup is simple to make and perfect for a comforting meal. You can use frozen chicken breasts, making it a quick option for dinner.

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    Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs

    Chicken meatballs on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Honey garlic chicken meatballs are simple to prepare and full of great flavors from green onion, garlic, and ginger. They work well for a quick weeknight dinner or as a tasty snack for gatherings.

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    Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

    Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken features a sweet and tangy sauce with onion and green bell pepper. This is a great dish served over brown rice and paired with steamed green vegetables.

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    Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

    Slow Cooker Butter Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes.

    Butter Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish that's simple to prepare in your slow cooker. It pairs well with pilau rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    The Easiest 15 Minute Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie Blog.

    Air fryer chicken tenders are crispy and juicy, and they come together in no time. This is a great option if you want something better than frozen chicken tenders.

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    This slow cooker chicken curry fills your home with the delicious smells of curry, coconut, and cumin while it cooks. It's a great meal to enjoy with rice and warm naan, perfect for a family dinner.

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    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken

    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook.

    Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is super tender and requires very little effort. This simple dish is perfect for weeknights, whether served on a plate or in a bun.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Breast

    Air Fryer Chicken Breast.
    Photo Credit: Savory Sweet Spoon.

    Air Fryer chicken breast delivers juicy and well-seasoned chicken every time. This is a great option for busy nights when you want a quick and tasty meal.

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    Marry Me Chicken

    Marry Me Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Like Hot Keto.

    Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich tomato and Parmesan cream sauce. This one-pan dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.

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    Hummus Chicken Wraps

    Chicken wraps.
    Photo credit: Fit Mama Real Food.

    This Mediterranean hummus wrap is a simple and healthy lunch option. It’s filled with fresh veggies, creamy hummus, and protein-rich chicken, all wrapped up in a convenient tortilla.

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    Cast Iron Chicken with Persimmon, Red Onion & Lentils

    Cast Iron Chicken with Persimmon, Red Onion & Lentils.
    Photo Credit: Natalie Marble Cooks.

    Cast Iron Chicken with Persimmon, Red Onion & Lentils is a hearty fall meal that highlights seasonal ingredients. Juicy chicken is combined with persimmon, squash, lentils, red onion, and kale, all brought together with a warm spiced orange butter for a comforting and flavorful dish.

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    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole

    Cheesy Potato Chicken Sausage Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater.

    This Chicken Sausage Casserole combines chicken sausage, potatoes, and cheese for a satisfying meal. It's simple to prepare and everything cooks in one skillet, plus it's gluten free.

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    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Buffalo chicken chili combines ground chicken with a tasty broth and spices that everyone will love. It's a simple and satisfying meal that's perfect for any night.

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    Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

    Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This dish features tender chicken in a creamy sauce with long pasta, creating a cozy meal. It's ideal for chilly evenings when you want something hearty.

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    Chicken & Veggie Traybake

    Chicken & Veggie Traybake.
    Photo credit: Hungry Healthy Happy.

    This chicken traybake is simple to prepare and everything cooks together in one pan with a tasty Mediterranean dressing. With colorful vegetables and tender chicken thighs, it’s a flexible dish that you can easily customize.

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    Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)

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    Thai Basil Chicken is a tasty and easy dish featuring chicken, green beans, and fresh Thai basil in a flavorful sauce. This is a good dinner option that you can whip up in about 15 minutes, especially if you use ground chicken.

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    Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

    Rotisserie chicken tacos.
    Photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are a simple and tasty way to change up your Taco Night. With corn tortillas, shredded chicken, a creamy avocado spread, pickled red onions, and your favorite salsa and cheese, this is a good dinner option.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Soup

    A bowl of chicken soup.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make this Instant Pot Chicken Soup in just over an hour for a flavor packed and cosy dinner. Creamy with a light spicy kick, this soup is just the comfort food you need.

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    Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Transform simple chicken breasts into flavorful balsamic chicken using just a handful of ingredients. With the rich taste of balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, and garlic, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

    Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This homemade soup is simple to prepare using a crockpot. Packed with fresh vegetables, beans, warm spices, and lots of chicken, it’s a healthy and creamy option for cooler days.

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    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders

    Air fried chicken tenders.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Marinating chicken in lime juice, olive oil, and spices for just 15 minutes brings out great flavor. After that, a quick 10 minutes in the air fryer results in juicy and tender chicken.

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    Cajun Chicken Foil Packs

    Cajun Chicken Foil Packets.
    Photo credit: Camp Grill Eat.

    Foil packets filled with boneless chicken thighs, sliced peppers, and onions seasoned with Cajun spices create a simple and tasty meal. This is a quick dinner option that you can have ready in just 30 minutes.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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