These chicken orzo meal-prep bowls are bright, creamy and seriously satisfying — tender seared chicken, soft orzo, sweet cherry tomatoes and a swirl of pesto and Greek yogurt, finished with peppery arugula. Make three portions at once and lunch is sorted for days. For more make-ahead ideas, try our Chicken Fried Rice with Egg (Meal Prep) and our Diet Chicken Sausages.
Ingredients
- Makes 3 portions:
- 150 g (5 oz) dry orzo pasta
- 300 g (10 oz) chicken fillet
- 180 g (about 1 1/4 cups) cherry tomatoes
- 120 g (about 3/4 cup) canned beans
- 90 g (about 1/3 cup) pesto sauce
- 100 g (about 1/2 cup) Greek yogurt
- A handful of arugula
Instructions
- Sear the chicken fillet (with Maggi seasoning leaves if you like, or simply with spices).
- Boil the orzo until tender.
- Combine everything, dress with yogurt and pesto, and divide among containers. Keeps well for 3 days.
Tips
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing so it stays juicy in the bowls.
- Keep the arugula on top of each container until serving so it stays fresh and crisp.
- For more balanced lunch ideas, explore Allrecipes and Serious Eats for tested meal-prep techniques.
Nutrition: per serving: 439 kcal, protein 34 g, fat 11 g, carbs 46 g.