Description
Salsa shredded chicken meal prep bowls deliver a fiesta of flavor and convenience, packed with zesty Mexican-inspired ingredients. Protein-rich and easily portable, these bowls provide a delicious solution for busy weekday lunches that keep you satisfied and energized.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb / 450g)
- 16 ounces (450g) mild salsa sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of salt
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (450g) cauliflower florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Submerge chicken breasts in a flavorful mixture of salsa, chicken broth, chili powder, and paprika in a pot, ensuring thorough coating.
- Cover the pot and bring the liquid to a vigorous boil, then dramatically reduce heat to allow gentle simmering for approximately half an hour.
- Heat oven to a scorching 425°F (220°C) while preparing bell peppers by slicing them into elegant half-inch strips.
- Arrange pepper strips on a baking sheet, drizzle with fragrant olive oil, and generously season with salt, tossing to create an even, glistening coating.
- Roast peppers in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until edges transform into a beautiful, slightly caramelized brown.
- Transform fresh cauliflower florets into rice-like texture by pulsing in a food processor until granular and uniform.
- Steam the cauliflower rice for 10 minutes, then delicately season with salt to enhance its natural flavor.
- After chicken completes simmering, use two forks to meticulously shred the meat directly within the cooking liquid, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Layer meal prep containers with a base of cauliflower rice, topped with an equal portion of succulent shredded chicken and roasted bell peppers.
Notes
- Customize the salsa’s heat level by choosing mild, medium, or spicy varieties to match your taste preferences.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Swap cauliflower rice with quinoa or brown rice for added protein and different texture if preferred.
- Enhance meal prep containers by adding fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, or a squeeze of lime juice just before serving to boost flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg