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Meal prep containers with cooked chicken, green beans, couscous, quinoa, guacamole, tomato and feta salad, and fresh lemon on a white table.

Flexible Chicken Meal Prep Bowl (2–3 Days)

This flexible chicken meal prep bowl includes quinoa, couscous, green beans, and optional fresh sides like guacamole or tomato-cucumber salad. Prep it all at once or in stages — perfect for 2–3 days of easy, nourishing meals.
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Author: Miranda | My Anosmic Kitchen
Prep 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings :2 people

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker
  • Saucepan
  • Steamer basket or pot with lid
  • Mixing bowls and containers

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

For the Green Beans

  • 1 heaping cup green beans, trimmed (about 7 oz)
  • Salt, olive oil, chili flakes (optional)

For the Grains

  • 1/2 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 cup cup water (for quinoa)
  • 1/2 cup couscous (Moroccan-style)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water (for couscous)

Optional Sides

  • 1 small avocado
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 lemon (for guac or dressing)
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 2 tablepsoons crumbled feta

Instructions 

Cook the Chicken

  • Place frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot with enough water to cover. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally (10–12 minutes). Shred or slice and season to taste.

Steam the Green Beans

  • Steam green beans over boiling water or in a steamer basket for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt, olive oil, or chili flakes.

Make the Quinoa

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly. Add to a saucepan with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until fluffy.

Prepare the Couscous

  • Add couscous to a bowl. Pour in 1/2 cup boiling water, cover, and let sit for 5–10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Optional: Guac & Salad Sides

  • For guac: Mash avocado with lemon juice and red onion.
    For salad: Combine tomato, cucumber, and feta with a drizzle of olive oil or lemon.

Assemble or Store

  • Combine chicken, green beans, and your choice of grains in bowls or containers. Add sides just before serving. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Chicken can be replaced with fish, beans, or soft-boiled eggs.
  • Quinoa and couscous keep well for 3 days in airtight containers.
  • Add sauces, roasted veggies, or dressings to change up flavor.
  • Guac is best made fresh, but lemon juice helps preserve it.
✨ Flavor Tip:
Add variety with spices! Try cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, thyme, or a pinch of chili flakes. Even a sprinkle of curry powder or za’atar can completely transform the flavor of your bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1personCalories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 37gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 1065mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 637IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 4mg
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