We’re kicking off the week with one of my favorite ways to meal prep featuring my easy whole roasted chicken recipe.
- Step 1: make a flavorful, juicy roasted chicken with perfectly crispy skin. Or skip it and purchase a rotisserie chicken!
- Step 2: add chicken to any & all recipes for a delicious boost of protein.
- Step 3: pack recipes for lunch and enjoy them for dinner all week long.
That’s right, you’re just 3 easy steps away from some incredible weekday meals. Excited? Me too.
The entire chicken takes just over an hour to prep and cook, so while it’s doing it’s thing in the oven you can whip up a couple of these easy, healthy recipes that are perfect for using leftover chicken. I included a mix of hearty salads, cozy soups & stews, and even my favorite enchiladas that are a breeze when you add leftover chicken.
These recipes are equally as delicious as they are protein and fiber-packed, and you’re guaranteed to feel like a meal prep boss bringing them in for your workday lunch. Scroll through, make a few, and add that perfectly roasted chicken!
If you make any of these leftover chicken recipes be sure to leave a comment and let me know how you liked it. Snap a pic and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen, or add it to our Facebook group. Enjoy, xo!
Curry Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Salad (Whole30, Vegan & Gluten Free)
Spicy Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sour Cream Sauce
Healing Lemongrass Chickpea Thai Green Curry with Toasted Coconut Brown Rice
Healthy Delicious White Chicken Chili
Roasted Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Couscous
Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Paleo Coconut Chicken Sweet Potato Noodle Soup
Crunchy Rainbow Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps + Video
Butternut Squash Green Chile Chicken Soup
Healthy Pumpkin Seed & Avocado Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Chicken Kale Waldorf Salad with Avocado & Goat Cheese
Golden Turmeric Chickpea Chicken Soup
Cheap & Healthy Meal Prep Idea: Better Than Chipotle DIY Chicken Burrito Bowls
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde
Golden Coconut Chicken Lentil Soup
Skinny Refried Bean & Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Nourishing Yellow Chickpea Pumpkin Curry with Coconut Brown Rice
The Best Chicken Soup You’ll Ever Eat
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Chickpea Chili
8 comments
I’ve been looking for some easy ideas for lunch and these look perfect!
Absolutely! Perfect for meal prep.
I’ve been looking for some easy ideas for lunch and these look perfect!
Absolutely! Perfect for meal prep.
I always make a big meal prep batch of chicken on Sunday afternoons so thank you for all these wonderful ideas on what to do with it!
Perfect! Hope you find some new recipes you love 🙂
I always make a big meal prep batch of chicken on Sunday afternoons so thank you for all these wonderful ideas on what to do with it!
Perfect! Hope you find some new recipes you love 🙂