Chicken and rice is a super popular option for meal prepping, but it tends to get super boring after a while. So, why not transform this boring dish into delicious bowls instead? Here, we have a list of 25 of the easiest and most delicious chicken rice bowls that are anything but boring!
Easy Chicken Rice Bowls
1. Chipotle Chicken Bowl
These chipotle chicken rice bowls are packed with delicious flavors and make a great meal prep bowl any time of the year! They are also super high in protein, which will keep you satisfied and help you stay on track!
2. Honey Garlic Chicken Bowl
I love this sweet and sticky honey garlic chicken rice bowl, especially for meal prep! I think it tastes even better leftover than it does when it’s first made! It’s also really easy to make, so it’s a great option for days when you don’t have much time to prep!
Here is a quick YouTube tutorial you should watch:
3. Lime and Cilantro Chicken Rice Bowl
The cilantro and lime are the stars of the show in this delicious chicken rice bowl! It is absolutely delicious and can be prepped, cooked, and portioned out in under an hour! If you add sour cream and salsa, I recommend keeping them separate in condiment cups like these.
4. Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
These teriyaki chicken rice bowls are a delicious alternative to Chinese takeout and are super easy to make and assemble in meal prep containers! They are also a great way to get in your veggies with the addition of broccoli.
Here is an easy teriyaki chicken tutorial:
5. Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Street corn has been increasing in popularity recently, and for good reason! These street corn chicken rice bowls are a definite game changer and a great way to implement street corn into your meal prepping!
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6. Gochujang Chicken and Rice Bowl
I love this recipe because it’s packed with flavor, and the gochujang sauce gives it a spicy kick! It also has a ton of nutrient-dense ingredients, making it a healthy meal prep option! It is also super easy to make. The Gochujang sauce does require a good bit of ingredients, but you should be able to find them at your local grocery store on the international aisle. If you can’t find Gochujang, you can get it here!
7. Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl
Buffalo chicken is one of my favorites, and I will eat it on anything and everything! These buffalo chicken rice bowls have everything you love about buffalo chicken but in a healthy bowl that you can meal prep so you can stay on track with your goals!
8. Blackened Chicken Brown Rice Bowls
These blackened chicken brown rice bowls are incredibly healthy and super delicious! I love that it uses brown rice instead of regular rice, adding a bit more nutrients to the dish!
9. Chicken Shwarma Rice Bowls
I absolutely love shawarma! It is a classic Middle Eastern dish that is loaded with flavor and traditionally served on pita bread. It also makes an amazing chicken rice bowl and is the perfect dish to switch up your meal prep routine. You can have just the chicken and rice bowl, or you can add pita bread to the side!
10. BBQ Chicken Power Bowl
This BBQ chicken power bowl is loaded with protein, making it super satisfying, so you won’t want to snack between meals! It’s also perfect for the summer months when you can throw the chicken on the grill instead of making it in the crockpot!
11. Hawaiian Chicken Bowl
These Hawaiian chicken rice bowls are bursting with flavor and are super healthy, making them a great meal prep option to help you reach your weight loss or fitness goals! They are also super versatile, so you can trade out ingredients to fit your personal macros.
12. Southwest Chicken and Rice Bowl
If you are looking for chicken rice bowls that are highly satiating and will keep you full until your next meal, these southwestern chicken and rice bowls are just for you! With tender chicken, crunchy bell peppers, and flavorful black beans and corn, you will want to prep this bowl every week!
13. Mediterranean Chicken Bowl
This Mediterranean chicken bowl is jam-packed with deliciously healthy ingredients and is super easy to make! It’s super refreshing with the yummy Greek salad and creamy hummus, making it a great meal prep option for spring and summer.
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14. Thai Chicken Bowl
If you love Asin dishes, you definitely need to try this Thai chicken bowl! It’s bright and fresh with grilled Thai chicken and veggies served over a bed of rice and topped with a delicious peanut sauce. Yum! It is also a great option for meal prep. Just keep your peanut sauce separate until you are ready to eat.
15. Chicken and Edamame Bowl
This chicken and edamame bowl is jam-packed with healthy ingredients, and the flavors pair together incredibly! It’s also super versatile, so you can customize it depending on what you like! I definitely recommend keeping the edamame, though. It is packed with vitamins and really makes the bowl!
16. Cheesy Brocolli, Chicken, and Rice Bowls
I love this recipe because it’s a variation of one of my favorite meals ever: chicken broccoli cheddar casserole! However, this cheesy broccoli, chicken, and rice bowl is way healthier and comes together super fast, so you don’t have to be in the kitchen prepping food all day.
17. Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls
Here is another great Asian-inspired chicken rice bowl! These sesame chicken meatballs are a great meal prep option because you can cook them in large batches on a sheet pan. You can prepare these super fast because you can boil the rice while the meatballs are cooking. If you are in a pinch, you can use ready-to-eat rice like this to save even more time!
18. Chicken Tikka Rice Bowl
There is something about Indian food that is warm and comforting, which is why this chicken tikka rice bowl is one of my top favorite meal prep recipes. It is loaded with delicious flavor from the spicy tikka chicken and the cool, refreshing mint sauce! This may be your new favorite meal prep bowl!
19. Honey Sriracha Chicken Bowls
If you are a fan of spicy, you need to give these honey sriracha chicken bowls a try! The honey sriracha chicken is just spicy enough to bring the heat, but it is balanced with the sweetness of the honey to create a flavor profile that is out of this world! This is my favorite brand of sriracha!
20. Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls
If the honey sriracha chicken rice bowls sound good, you will want to add these sticky chicken rice bowls to your list, too! The sticky, honey chicken really stands out against the flavors of the rice and broccoli, and the spicy mayo really brings it all together!
21. Hibachi Chicken Bowl
Hibachi is one of our favorite meals, but we don’t get it as often as we would like because of the price tag! That’s where this recipe comes in handy! It has delicious hibachi chicken tender sauteed hibachi veggies, served over a bed of rice and topped with a homemade yum yum sauce.
22. Chicken Burrito Bowl
Here is another awesome Mexican-inspired chicken rice bowl! This delicious bowl is packed with flavorful ingredients and loaded with protein, making it a great meal prep option to keep you on track with your goals! It’s also super easy to make and comes together in just 20 minutes.
23. Cuban Chicken and Black Bean Rice Bowl
This Cuban chicken and black bean rice bowl is incredibly delicious and bursting with Cuban flavors! It has juicy, marinated chicken breast with Cuban black beans and served on top of tangy cilantro lime rice with sweet mango salsa! I recommend keeping your salsa in a separate container until you are ready to eat it.
24. Caribbean Jerk Chicken Bowl
If you are as big of a jerk fan as I am, you have got to try this jerk chicken bowl! The honey lime dressing really helps to balance the spicy jerk chicken and creates the ultimate flavor explosion! The recipe calls for quinoa, but you can trade it out for whatever rice you prefer. If you need to prepare these in a hurry, you can use jarred Caribbean jerk sauce! This one is my favorite.
25. Korean Chicken Bowls
These Korean chicken bowls are packed with fresh, healthy ingredients and bursting with flavor! It’s bright and refreshing with a mix of flavors that balance perfectly! It’s also really easy to make, so you can put it together pretty quickly!
