meal prep lunch Archives - Choosing Balance https://choosingbalance.com/tag/meal-prep-lunch/ Choosing Balance Wed, 27 Dec 2023 22:18:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://choosingbalance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CB-copy-64x64.jpg meal prep lunch Archives - Choosing Balance https://choosingbalance.com/tag/meal-prep-lunch/ 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

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

15 Minute Chicken & Avocado Sandwich

Another 15 minute recipe! This 15 minute chicken & avocado salad is delicious and ready in no time! The perfect meal prep lunch that is also a no reheat lunch!

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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]]> Pasta salad does it again! This summer pasta salad will quickly become a go-to easy, healthy lunch for you. It’s perfect for meal prep, for an office lunch, or just a simple no-heat option on those hot days when you just want something you can grab out of the fridge. Pasta salads are one of my favorite recipes because you can customize them in so many different ways. I made this one with roasted corn, bacon, & the creamiest pesto! Perfect summer flavors and ingredients. You can use whatever pasta you want and add any extra veggies that sound good. Let me know what you think if you try this summer pasta salad! 

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Pasta

Corn

Tomatoes

Bacon

Red onions

Avocado

Feta

Greek yogurt 

Pesto

Other Healthy Recipes To Make:

Salmon Pasta Salad

Salmon pasta salad, a recipe packed with protein & veggies! I used chickpea pasta to give it some extra protein but you’ll get plenty from the salmon.

Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip

This vegan spinach and artichoke dip is a delicious appetizer that is perfect for a get together or football sunday recipe. You might want to make a double batch, just a warning. It’s made with cashews and coconut milk as the base. It also reheats well so I’ve been snacking on this all week!

Chicken Teriyaki Pineapple Bowls

If this recipe doesn’t scream summer, I don’t know what does. While taking a tropical vacation isn’t really an option right now, recreating tropical meals at home is! Get in the summer spirit with these chicken teriyaki pineapple boats. They’re so fun and actually really simple. They take about 20 minutes to throw together. Eating out of a pineapple is 10x better than eating off a boring ole plate!

Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Bites

A delicious and fun plant based recipe that you can make for dinner, as an appetizer, or even a healthy snack! We’re trying to do more meatless dinners over here but it can get boring if you rely on the same recipe as your go to. I definitely fall into that habit. Well the good thing is nothing is boring about these air fryer buffalo tofu bites ! Even if you fall into the rut of making them over and over again (which you might because they’re amazing).

Summer Pasta Salad

The best summer pasta salad ☀With roasted corn, bacon, & the creamiest pesto! I’m in love with this recipe!

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Serves
8
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Ingredients

Ingredients:

* 10 ounces pasta of choice orecchiette pasta or other short pasta

* 1 cup of corn, cooked. I like to air fry corn on the cob then cut it off. This is about 2 ears of corn! 

* 1/2 cup tomatoes 

* 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled 

* 1/4 cup diced red onions 

* 1 avocado, diced 

* 1/4 cup feta cheese 

Pesto:

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 

1/2 cup pesto (I like the vegan pesto from Trader Joe’s) 

Method

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. 

When it’s done, rinse and let cool. 

Combine all of the ingredients besides the Greek yogurt and pesto into a large bowl. Stir together 

In a small bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt & pesto together 

Add the creamy pesto to the salad & mix together 

Enjoy! 

This makes enough for about 7-8 people 

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