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Summer Meal Prep Rice Bowls the Whole Family Will Love for Easy Weeknights

Easy Summer Meal Prep Rice Bowls Family Weeknight Dinners

Summer meal prep rice bowls family — summer meal prep rice bowls perfect for easy family dinners. Budget friendly weekly rice bowls kids love. Discover simple
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Meal Prep Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 red onion
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Season your chicken breasts with 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 12-15 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, flipping halfway through.
  2. While chicken cooks, prepare all fresh vegetables by dicing bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. This vegetable prep takes about 10 minutes and makes assembly lightning-fast later.
  3. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized chunks. Combine lime juice, cumin, and remaining salt and pepper in a small bowl to create a simple vinaigrette.
  4. Toss warm chicken with the lime-cumin dressing, allowing flavors to infuse while the meat cools slightly. This is the perfect time to warm your black beans in a separate pot over low heat.
  5. Assemble your summer meal prep rice bowls family portions by layering cooked rice as the base in each container. Top with dressed chicken, roasted corn, black beans, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion.
  6. Divide shredded cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt into small containers to add at mealtime, keeping textures crisp and fresh. Label containers with the current date so you'll remember to use them within five days.