Meal Prep BBQ Chicken Shells & Cheese Bowls
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 456kcal
These BBQ Chicken Shells & Cheese Bowls are easy, flavor-packed and perfect for meal prep. They combine tender shredded BBQ chicken with creamy, cheesy pasta shells and fiber-rich broccoli for a comforting meal that’s perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breast
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil (5g)
- 12 oz. shells & cheese I used Velveeta
- 12 oz. frozen steamable broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (60g) I used Stubb’s
Instructions
- Chicken: Cut chicken into small bite size (about 1/2-inch) pieces. Add to a bowl or ziploc bag along with brown sugar, salt and all the spices. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and once shiny, add the chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes undisturbed, then toss/flip; cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from heat.
- Broccoli: Heat in microwave according to package directions.
- Shells & Cheese: Add water to a saucepan or pot and bring to a boil. Add the shell pasta and cook to al dente according to package directions. Drain (but do not rinse). Stir in the cheese sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Build bowls: Divide the shells and cheese, chicken bites and broccoli between four bowls/containers. Add the BBQ sauce over the chicken or add later when ready to eat and enjoy!
Notes
Store bowls in airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.4g | Protein: 38.2g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 97.5mg | Sodium: 1141.9mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 7.6g