12+ Easy Chicken Bowl Recipes For Quick Dinners or Meal Prep

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Chicken bowls are one of the easiest ways to make a filling, balanced meal with minimal effort, and they are my favorite. In this roundup, I’m sharing my favorite chicken bowl recipes that are easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

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As I’ve mentioned before, my kids love chicken bowls, and they are the one meal or dish I make that I don’t have to worry about who will eat and who won’t. Let me tell you, pleasing all 5 kids is hard!

I have a lot of simple chicken recipes you can pair with my healthy side dishes to make a quick bowl, but the ones below are some of my favorites I wanted to share.

What You’ll Find In This Roundup

Chicken bowl recipes that are made with simple ingredients.
A mix of flavors from classic to bold and cozy.
Different options for quick dinners, easy lunches, and meal prep.
Bowls that are wholesome and the whole family will enjoy.

Tips For Making the Best Chicken Bowls

Depending on what you are making, here are some helpful tips to guarantee success.

If a recipe calls for sauce, keep it separate from the chicken bowl if meal prepping.
Season the chicken well since it’s the main protein in the dish. If it calls for marinating, don’t skip that part.
Use grains so the bowls feel cozy and filling. Change it up; you do not have to use rice.
Prep ingredients ahead of time to save time during the week.
Remember, you can always swap the chicken breasts for boneless and skinless chicken thighs.

Chicken Bowl Recipes for Quick Dinners

These chicken bowls come together quick and are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something filling without spending hours in the kitchen. These bowls are also great for lunches.

a round bowl with chicken and corn, served over white rice,

5 from 1 vote

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This street corn chicken rice bowl is an easy, flavor-packed meal made with juicy seared chicken breasts, over white rice, and topped with a delicious street corn salad.

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4.97 from 90 votes

Greek Chicken Bowl

This Greek Chicken bowl is exactly what you need for an easy lunch or dinner! Made with quinoa, fresh cucumber, kalamata olives, and grilled chicken breasts for a well-rounded Mediterranean-inspired meal.

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5 from 8 votes

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

These Chicken Shawarma Bowls are the perfect weeknight meal the whole family will love!

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top view of grilled chicken Mexican bowl with sliced avocado corn and quinoa

5 from 20 votes

Mexican Grilled Chicken Bowl

This Mexican grilled Chicken Bowl recipe is a super fun way to add a kick to your chicken lunch bowl.

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top view and close up of hibachi chicken in rice bowl

4.93 from 14 votes

Hibachi Chicken Bowl

Enjoy the flavors of your favorite hibachi grill at home with these easy Homemade Hibachi Chicken Bowls. With a simple sauce, chicken, veggies, and rice, these bowls are perfect for busy weeknights!

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Chicken Bowls for Meal Prep

These bowls store well, reheat nicely, and make planning lunches or dinners ahead of time simple.

close up honey chicken with broccoli and brown rice

4.99 from 85 votes

Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep

If you love to meal prep your meals, you will love this easy honey garlic chicken recipe! It’s so juicy and tasty, loaded with protein and fiber, and ready in 30 minutes.

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4.84 from 18 votes

Chicken Teriyaki Meal Prep Bowl

This Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep Bowls recipe is made with a perfectly sweet homemade teriyaki sauce instead of a store-bought version

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A round bowl with sliced chicken and cucumber is served with white rice.

5 from 3 votes

Chicken Rice Meal Prep

My chicken and rice meal prep recipe is here to save the day (and your lunch breaks). Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs, nutty sesame rice, and crisp cucumber for a balanced and delicious meal.

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top view honey chicken over white rice and cucumber salad in a glass meal prep bowl

5 from 1 vote

Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are made with crispy baked chicken breast pieces, drizzled with a simple, sweet, and spicy sauce.

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Chicken Bowls Everyone Loves

These chicken bowls are bold, comforting, and always a hit with family and friends.

top view of a burrito bowl with sliced grilled chicken, rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and half avocado in the middle

5 from 35 votes

Chicken Burrito Bowl

This Easy Chicken Burrito Bowl recipe is loaded with juicy grilled chicken, corn, beans, and other fun toppings.

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top view taco grilled chicken in a white bowl with salad and quinoa

5 from 3 votes

Taco Chicken Quinoa Bowl

This Taco Style grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowl is filling, nutritious, and packed with flavor. Loaded with tender and juicy chicken, veggies, and fiber.

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top view bowl with cauliflower rice topped with sliced grilled chicken breast with corn avocado and sliced jalapeno

5 from 1 vote

Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl

You will love the delicious flavor and texture of this Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl! Packed with fresh veggies, cauliflower rice, and juicy seared chicken, this is a complete meal in a bowl.

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top view grilled chicken and pineapple served over rice

5 from 2 votes

Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Bowl

This Hawaiian Grilled Chicken recipe is so tasty, juicy, and a crowd-pleaser. Succulent Chicken breast grilled to perfection will be your go-to recipe all year long!

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Common Questions

what type of chicken works best for chicken bowls?

Chicken breasts are lean and cook quickly, while chicken thighs stay extra juicy. Both work well, but I personally prefer chicken breasts.

Are chicken bowls healthy?

Yes. Most are, depending on the ingredients you are using. Chicken bowls are naturally balanced with protein, carbs, and vegetables. You can adjust portions based on your needs.

Can i swap the grains?

Absolutely. Rice, quinoa, couscous, or cauliflower rice all work, depending on your preference. You can also use brown rice or cooked bulgur.

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These chicken bowl recipes are some of my go-to meals when I need something easy, filling, and full of flavor. Whether you’re cooking for your family or prepping lunches for the week, there’s a bowl here for you, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.