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Quick Chicken Breast Meal Prep for Busy Weeknights
Emily

Quick Chicken Breast Meal Prep for Busy Weeknights

A time-saving, restaurant-ready meal with grilled chicken, steamed veggies, and creamy mashed cauliflower. Perfect for meal prepping with customization and balanced nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Modern Home
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken Breasts 2
  • Cauliflower 1 medium
  • Zucchini 2 cups
  • Olive oil (for seasoning)
  • Garlic (fresh or powder)
  • Cold butter (optional)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Cut chicken breasts horizontally into ¼-inch slices
  3. Blend olive oil with seasoning in a bowl
  4. Heat skillet and cook chicken 5 minutes per side until 165°F
  5. Steam cauliflower florets for 7 minutes
  6. Blend steamed cauliflower with garlic for smooth texture
  7. Stir in cold butter chunks for creaminess
  8. Layer chicken on parchment-lined container with veggies and puree

Notes

Use free-range frozen chicken for convenience
Substitute parsnip for cauliflower to add fiber
Customize veggies with green beans or carrots
Store in fridge for up to 4 days
Use parchment-lined containers for easy meal prep