15 Meal Prep Recipe Ideas for Weight Loss (Easy Make-Ahead Recipes)

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep your vegetables

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Dice zucchini, chop bell peppers, slice onion, and halve cherry tomatoes. Arrange on a large sheet pan with space between pieces.

2. 2

   Season the chicken

   In a bowl, toss chicken chunks with 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 5 minutes while veggies start cooking.

3. 3

   Start roasting vegetables

   Drizzle vegetables with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes.

   

4. 4

   Add chicken to the pan

   Push vegetables to one side and add seasoned chicken to the sheet pan. Roast everything together for 15 more minutes until chicken is cooked through.

5. 5

   Finish with Mediterranean flavors

   Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with lemon juice. Top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley. Let cool before dividing into meal prep containers.

Substitution Ideas

Storage Tips

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in microwave or enjoy cold as a salad. The flavors actually get better after a day!