Chicken is the backbone of a good meal-prep rotation, and these six recipes cover the range — crispy air-fried tenders, a loaded salad, and a couple of creamy, protein-forward skillets that reheat just as well as they taste fresh.
Indian Butter Chicken
Portion this classic tender butter chicken curry into containers over rice for a reheat-friendly lunch all week. Prep: 0m Cook: 120m
Creamy Tuscan Chicken And Orzo Skillet
A single skillet delivers seared chicken, Parmesan orzo, kale, and sun-dried tomatoes for a filling prep-ahead dinner. Prep: 15m Cook: 35m
Pesto Chicken Pasta
Pan-seared chicken breast in a creamy pesto sauce packs in protein while still tasting like a treat. Prep: 10m Cook: 20m
Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad
Spicy buffalo chicken tops a classic cobb, finished with a cooling buttermilk yogurt dressing. Prep: 20m Cook: 40m
High Protein Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
Crispy breaded tenders get coated in a bold, creamy bang bang sauce for a takeout-style favorite at home. Prep: 15m Cook: 12m
High Protein Korean BBQ Chicken Tenders
Cornflake-coated tenders go into the air fryer, then get tossed in a sweet-savory Korean BBQ glaze. Prep: 15m Cook: 12m
Cook one or two of these on a Sunday and you've got protein-forward lunches and dinners covered through Thursday.