Simple Roasted Chicken & Carrots with Chickpea Quinoa Meal Prep
If you're looking for a healthy meal prep idea that is simple, affordable, and full of flavor, this roasted chicken and carrot meal prep bowl is a great option.
Tender roasted chicken breasts paired with caramelized carrots and a bright chickpea quinoa vegetable salad create a balanced meal that is perfect for lunches or quick dinners throughout the week.
This recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal prep, making it ideal for busy schedules while still providing plenty of protein, fiber, and fresh vegetables.
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Roasted Chicken & Carrots
3 chicken breasts
6–8 whole carrots
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Chickpea Quinoa Salad
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup chickpeas
1 cucumber diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup diced bell peppers
Simple Herb Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp parsley
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Place chicken breasts and whole carrots in a baking dish.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
Step 4
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and allow to cool.
Step 5
In a large bowl combine quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, carrots, and bell peppers.
Step 6
Whisk together dressing ingredients and toss with the quinoa salad.
Step 7
Slice chicken and serve with roasted carrots and quinoa salad.
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This roasted chicken and chickpea quinoa meal prep bowl is a great way to keep healthy meals ready for the week. The combination of roasted vegetables, lean protein, and hearty quinoa makes it both satisfying and nutritious.
Prepare a batch on Sunday and enjoy simple homemade meals all week long.
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Printable RecipeRoasted Chicken & Carrots
3 chicken breasts
6–8 whole carrots
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Chickpea Quinoa Salad
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup chickpeas
1 cucumber diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup diced bell peppers
Simple Herb Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp parsley
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Place chicken breasts and whole carrots in a baking dish.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
Step 4
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and allow to cool.
Step 5
In a large bowl combine quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, carrots, and bell peppers.
Step 6
Whisk together dressing ingredients and toss with the quinoa salad.
Step 7
Slice chicken and serve with roasted carrots and quinoa salad.
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