Chicken Marinara Meal Prep Bowls with Cauliflower Rice

Chicken marinara meal prep bowl with cauliflower rice, vegetables, marinara, chicken and melted cheese in a white bowl.

Chicken Marinara Meal Prep Bowls with Cauliflower Rice

Easy low-carb chicken marinara meal prep bowls made with cauliflower rice and frozen vegetables. Assemble in minutes, freeze, and microwave straight from frozen.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings bowls

Calories 309kcal

Author Marjory Pilley

Equipment

4 Meal Prep Containers that are freezer- and microwave-safe and hold 3-4 cups.

Ingredients

12 ounces cooked chicken, simply seasoned refrigerated or frozen, diced or shredded, so it reheats quickly
2 cups frozen riced cauliflower unseasoned
2 cups frozen broccoli florets unseasoned
1 cup frozen spinach unseasoned
1 cup red bell peppers sliced or diced, frozen or fresh; any color will work
1 cup marinara
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

Spoon ¼ cup of the marinara sauce into one corner of each freezer-safe meal prep container.
Divide the frozen, unthawed cauliflower rice, broccoli, spinach, and bell peppers evenly among the containers. Add the cooked chicken and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each bowl. There's no need to cook the vegetables first.
Cover tightly, label each container with the name and date, and freeze.
When ready to eat, microwave directly from frozen. Vent the lid and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave for 2 minutes more or until heated through. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave and container. Top with mozzarella and stir before serving.

Before microwaving, check that the container can go directly from the freezer to the microwave.

Notes

Gently tap the bag of frozen vegetables against the counter or use the back of a spoon to break them apart before measuring.

Storage: For best quality, store chicken marinara meal prep bowls in the freezer for up to 3 months. Cover tightly and label with the name and freezing date, so they're easy to identify later.

If you'll be using them right away, you can store them in the refrigerator. Adjust the cooking time, as they will cook more quickly.

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