20 Family Meal Prep Recipes
Who doesn’t want to save time on busy weeknights and spend it with loved ones?
But making ahead can be challenging when you don’t have an idea of what recipes to choose.
And taking this issue into account, I’ve come up with the 20 Family Meal-Prep ideas that are best for making ahead and will surely save your time in the kitchen.
What’s so special about these meal-prep recipes? These are budget-friendly and are the best option for healthy family dinners.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s head towards the list where you’ll find those meal prep recipes.
1-Salsa Verde Chicken Bowls
The chicken cooks in the Crockpot with green salsa verde, honey and liquid smoke – bringing about the most flavorful, fresh and juicy chicken!
You can enjoy this recipe fajita style, build enchiladas or create tacos with it. Eat with tortilla chips or on top of a salad.
2-Honey Garlic Chicken and Cauliflower
This Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Baked Chicken and Cauliflower recipe is one of the easiest and tastiest meal prep recipes!
It’s also perfect to whip up on a busy weeknight – the whole meal takes just 35 minutes!
3-NAPA ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
Amazing textures, perfect combination of flavor, and full of nutrition this Panera Bread Chicken Salad Recipe gives the restaurant version a run for its money.
4-Chicken Salad Meal Prep
This chicken salad meal prep is refreshing, filling, citrusy and herby. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, high protein and Paleo.
5-Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep
This chicken and sweet potato meal prep is sweet, refreshing, savory, and filling. This recipe is Whole30, Paleo, high protein, high calorie, gluten-free and dairy-free.
6-CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN CHILI
This slow cooker cream cheese chicken chili is a no-fuss recipe packed with protein, vegetables, and Tex-Mex spices.
7-GREEK SALAD WITH CHICKEN
This Greek salad with chicken is easy to make and full of fresh, bold flavors. It also uses a classic Greek dressing, which doubles as a marinade for the chicken.
8-Whole Masoor Dal
Whole Masoor Dal, or brown lentils, is one of the easiest, most flavorful dump-and-go vegan lentil recipes that can be made stove top or in an Instant Pot.
9-Thai Basil Tofu
Stir Fried Thai Basil Tofu (Pad Krapow or Pad Kra Pao) is a blend of ground tofu, vibrant Thai basil, tender crisp green beans, red bell peppers, and aromatic spices, creating an explosion of flavors.
10-Teriyaki Chicken
This Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep Bowls recipe is made with a perfectly sweet homemade teriyaki sauce instead of a store-bought version.
11-Oven-Baked Salmon
Made in the oven, this Easy oven-Baked Salmon Meal Prep recipe is tender, flaky, nutritious, and the perfect option for a healthy dinner or lunch routine.
12-Honey Sriracha Chicken
Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are made with crispy baked chicken breast pieces drizzled in a simple sweet and spicy sauce recipe.
13-Mongolian Beef Stir Fry
A mouthwatering, easy-to-make, healthy Mongolian Beef Stir Fry that’s so flavorful and ready in 15 minutes! Melt in-the-mouth beef strips with bright, crunchy veggies.
Serve on a bed of Jasmine rice for a delicious dish that’s way better than takeout!
14- MAPLE ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH
Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash recipe features tender, caramelized Japanese pumpkin topped with crunchy maple-glazed pecans.
This sweet and earthy sheet pan recipe only takes 45 minutes to make with minimal preparation.
15-Keto Cauliflower Casserole
This Keto Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is an easy 30-minute keto comfort food for cheese and bacon lovers!
16-Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with broccoli is the easiest comforting keto dinner for chicken lovers with only 2.8 grams of net carbs per serving!
17-Zucchini Sausage Casserole
This Zucchini Sausage Casserole is an easy and healthy family dinner that uses your summer zucchini.
With delicious crunchy zucchini slices cooked in a homemade tomato sauce and tasty pieces of ground sausage, this casserole is a creamy delicacy.
18-Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a tasty high-protein brunch recipe perfect to bring to a potluck and packed with 30 grams of protein per serving.
You will love the Mediterranean flavors of this cottage cheese egg bake made with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and feta cheese.
19-Chicken Burrito Bowl
Seasoned chicken is served with rice, beans, and toppings with a zesty avocado drizzle. This is the perfect family meal as everyone can dress their own bowls.
20-Egg Roll in a Bowl
On the table in under 20 minutes, this easy skillet meal combines ground pork or turkey, shredded cabbage, and our favorite eggroll flavors in one easy dinner.
