easy lunch idea Archives - Choosing Balance https://choosingbalance.com/tag/easy-lunch-idea/ Choosing Balance Wed, 27 Dec 2023 22:18:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://choosingbalance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CB-copy-64x64.jpg easy lunch idea Archives - Choosing Balance https://choosingbalance.com/tag/easy-lunch-idea/ 32 32 Chipotle Chicken Sandwich https://choosingbalance.com/chipotle-chicken-sandwich/ https://choosingbalance.com/chipotle-chicken-sandwich/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:58:03 +0000 https://choosingbalance.com/?p=12847 I’m back with another copycat recipe…this is a delicious take on my favorite Panera item: Chipotle Chicken Sandwich! It’s a perfect lunch recipe. I feel like it’s so easy to eat boring lunches during the busy work week but it gets old fast. Having some healthy recipes like this one...

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]]> I’m back with another copycat recipe…this is a delicious take on my favorite Panera item: Chipotle Chicken Sandwich! It’s a perfect lunch recipe. I feel like it’s so easy to eat boring lunches during the busy work week but it gets old fast. Having some healthy recipes like this one is a great way to spice it up a bit! Made with fresh ingredients, this chipotle chicken sandwich is packed with protein, veggies, and nutrients. It’s a great meal prep lunch idea or office lunch idea, too! Put this recipe in your rotation and let me know what you think if you try it!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Bread

Rotisserie chicken 

Avocado

Spinach 

Gouda 

Mayo

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 

Garlic powder 

Salt

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15 Minute Chicken & Avocado Sandwich

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Turkey Pasta Bake

I’ve got the cozy fall meal of your dreams…Veggie Packed Turkey Pasta Bake! It’s an easy and delicious dinner perfect for fall and winter. 🍂 I love a pasta bake in the fall! It’s a quick gluten free recipe to make and it is most definitely a crowd pleaser. 

Pumpkin Whipped Feta

You are going to love this Hot Honey Pumpkin Whipped Feta! It’s a perfect fall appetizer that takes 5 minutes to make! It could also be an easy appetizer for thanksgiving, friendsgiving, football games, and more. For any gathering, this would be a crowd pleaser. 

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

A delicious take on my favorite Panera sandwich, this chipotle chicken sandwich is the perfect lunch!

Prep Time
5 Minute
Cook Time
1 Minute
Serves
3
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Ingredients

6 slices of bread
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 avocado
1/2 cup spinach
3 slices gouda

Chipotle Sauce:
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt

Method

  1. Chop the chipotle peppers 
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, chipotle peppers, salt, & garlic 
  3. Add sauce to one piece of bread then layer it with chicken, cheese, avocado, & spinach 
  4. Make into a sandwich and repeat for the other 2 sandwiches 
  5. Bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is nice and toasty! 
  6. This makes 3 sandwiches, enjoy!

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]]> https://choosingbalance.com/chipotle-chicken-sandwich/feed/ 0 Strawberry Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad https://choosingbalance.com/strawberry-chicken-avocado-pasta-salad/ https://choosingbalance.com/strawberry-chicken-avocado-pasta-salad/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:22:20 +0000 https://choosingbalance.com/?p=10730 I am such a fan of pasta salad in the summer – it’s a great meal prep or no heat lunch that you can put together with ingredients you have on hand quickly. This Strawberry Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad recipe will be on repeat this summer for sure. I was...

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]]> I am such a fan of pasta salad in the summer – it’s a great meal prep or no heat lunch that you can put together with ingredients you have on hand quickly. This Strawberry Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad recipe will be on repeat this summer for sure. I was unsure when I first started playing around with this combo but I loved it! Using savory and sweet together is always a winner; the flavors in this pasta salad blend so well together. It would make a great unexpected dish to bring to an event or get together. Let me know what you think about it!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Pasta

Strawberries

Chicken

Feta

Spinach 

Avocado

Olive oil 

Salt & pepper 

Balsamic glaze

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

15 Minute Chicken & Avocado Salad

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This Greek inspired spicy chickpea salad is the easiest healthy meal! Ready in less than 10 minutes plus it requires no cooking and no reheating. Lots of veggies and protein in this meal! I love to make this for lunch because it’s so low maintenance.

Buffalo Chickpea Salad

These roasted buffalo chickpeas are great on top of this salad, thrown into a taco, or just great on their own! I love making this buffalo chickpea salad for an easy 20 minute meal or for a vegan meal prep for the week! I think the chickpeas pair well with a bunch of veggies or just a few. They have a lot of flavor so you could just toss them on a bed of greens with a dressing! You can’t go wrong!

Strawberry Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad

Strawberry Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad 🍓 

This pasta salad recipe will be on repeat this summer. I was unsure when I first started playing around with this combo but I loved it!! 

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Serves
8
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Ingredients

16 ounces dry pasta

1 pint strawberries, halved 

1 1/2 cup shredded chicken 

1/2 cup feta cheese 

1/2 cup chopped spinach 

1 avocado, diced 

2 tbsp olive oil 

Salt & pepper to taste 

1/4 cup balsamic glaze of choice

Method

1) Cook pasta according to package instructions 

2) Rinse under cold water and let it cool 

3) I used a rotisserie chicken and shred it, let it cool

4) Prepare the rest of your ingredients 

5) When the pasta and chicken are cooked, add everything except the balsamic glaze to a bowl 

6) Stir together 

7) Top with the balsamic glaze 

8) Serve and enjoy! Makes 6-8 serving 

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