Made with chicken breasts and Greek yogurt, these chicken salad meal prep bowls are a quick and easy make-ahead lunch idea that is packed full of protein and veggies.

Chicken Salad Meal Prep Bowls

Published on September 7, 2023 by Stephanie Kay

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Made with chicken breasts and Greek yogurt, these chicken salad meal prep bowls are a quick and easy make-ahead lunch idea that is packed full of protein and veggies.

If you like chopped chicken salad but want something a little different, this chicken salad meal prep recipe is a fun twist on the classic sandwich.

Instead of serving the chicken salad on bread or toast, you can serve it with your favorite crackers and veggies for a quick and easy lunch idea that is packed full of protein and fiber. Not to mention, you can serve it in smaller portion as a healthy snack idea too.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Cooked Chicken – The recipe calls for cooked chicken breast, but you can use any cut of leftover chicken you like or use a rotisserie chicken instead.
• Celery – To add some crunch.
• Red Onion – To add some bite and sharpness. Feel free to use green onions if you prefer.
• Mayonnaise – To make the creamy dressing.
• Greek Yogurt – To add creaminess and a bit of protein.
• Dijon Mustard – To enhance the flavor of the chicken salad.
• Dill – The recipe calls for dried dill but you can use triple the amount of fresh dill.
• Parsley – The recipe calls for dried parsley but you can use triple the amount of fresh dill.
• Salt and Pepper – To season the chicken salad.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped or shredded
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 32 crackers
• 1 cup carrot sticks
• 1 cup celery sticks
• 4 lettuce leaves

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add the chopped chicken, diced celery, diced onion, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
2. Using a large spoon or spatula, mix everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.
3. Divide the chicken evenly across 4 meal prep containers, laying it on top of a large lettuce leaf. Add crackers, carrot sticks, and celery sticks to each container, dividing them evenly.
4. Cover each container with a lid and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 container
• Calories: 401 calories
• Sugar: 3 grams
• Fat: 17 grams
• Carbohydrates: 32 grams
• Fiber: 6 grams
• Protein: 29 grams

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