This meal prep chicken quinoa slaw recipe is just 355 calories, and can be made in 30 minutes or less!Use this recipe card to choose your number of servings. This recipe will make 3 servings, but you can easily double or triple the recipe by clicking the 2X and 3X buttons below.This chicken and quinoa salad is best cold, but if you prefer it hot, see the note below on keeping the slaw separate.
Make the Meal Prep Homemade Dressing and Marinade:
In a medium bowl combine the Homemade Dressing and Marinade ingredients. Mix well.
Make the Meal Prep Chicken:
Add 2 tablespoons of the Homemade Dressing and Marinade to a gallon size freezer bag. Add the chicken breast fillets to the bag and shake or squish together to coat the chicken. Set aside to marinate for 10-30 minutes.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with olive oil.
Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-8 minutes each side, until cooked though.
Move to a plate to cool, then slice.
Make the Meal Prep Quinoa:
Rinse the quinoa in cold water.
Add the quinoa and water to a small pan, cover and bring to a light boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and cook until all the water is absorbed.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Meal Prep Slaw:
Slice the cabbage thinly, and add to a large bowl.
Use a box cheese grater to shred the carrots, and add to the cabbage along with the pumpkin seeds.
Pour the remaining dressing over the slaw and toss together.
Put Meal Prep Lunches Together:
Lay your meal prep containers out in a line.
Divide the quinoa into each container.
Top each with chicken.
Divide the slaw between the containers (If you plan to heat this, you can add the slaw to a small container to keep separate).
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. This meal prep recipe is great cold or hot.