As busy as most of our lives are these days, sometimes the only way to really stay on track is with meal prep. Especially if you’re out and about during the day! A meal prep lunch like these Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls (which are SO easy to make, by the way) can be the perfect solution.
Make a big batch of these bowls on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and have them throughout the week!
Note: These Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls are a variation of our Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls!
How to make these Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls
1. The Mexican Cauliflower Rice
The first step is to make the cauliflower rice. For these Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls, we used our 30-Minute Mexican Cauliflower Rice Recipe! It’s easy to make and perfect for batch cooking.
Pro-tip: Save time by buying pre-made cauliflower rice and simply add in the spices to flavor it!
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2. The chicken
There are several options for the chicken. Our favorite option is to use Free Range Organic Chicken from Butcher Box, season and bake it, then shred it or cut it into small pieces and keep it on hand for these meal prep bowls!
Another option is to buy a pre-cooked roasted chicken from the grocery store or roast a chicken yourself. Either way, making it once and having it throughout the week is a wonderful way to save time!
Related: My honest review of Butcher Box!
3. The salad
The salad for this recipe is very simple: arugula and/or kale, avocado, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of salt and pepper. So easy!
More meal prep recipes you’ll love:
- Paleo Turkey Meatballs Meal Prep Bowls
- Vegan Meal Prep Black Bean Quinoa Bowls
- Steak & Potatoes Meal Prep Bowls
- Paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Note: For this Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls recipe, you will need to make the 30-Minute Mexican Cauliflower Rice Recipe in advance!
Low-Carb Mexican Meal Prep Bowls
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mexican Cauliflower Rice (link above (in text))
- 1 cup shredded chicken (cooked)
- 1 cup arugula or kale
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Make the Mexican Cauliflower Rice and cook the chicken in advance.
- When you're ready to meal prep, combine the rice, chicken, and arugula or kale in a meal prep container.
- Before serving, add in the avocado.
- Serve and enjoy!
Alexandra says:
Question on the macros – are they reported here in a “point scheme” (i.e. weight watchers) or do those numbers refer to grams? Thanks for clarifying!
Christine McMichael replied:
Those are grams! I hope you enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Debra says:
Such a great idea…I see tacos and burritos and salad and enchiladas…all made so easy with this meal prep.
Linda says:
I love mealprepping. It helps me so much easier during weekday to enjoy lunch though we all work from home these days. Weill add these combo to my next rotation.
Kathryn Donangelo says:
This is so perfect for meal preps and lunches! Thank you!
Marina says:
Fantastic Mexican recipe, all the combination of the ingredients and so delicious
Estelle Forrest says:
These are so pretty – and I have been looking for a cauliflower rice recipe!
Elizabeth says:
I LOVE that I can eat healthy food and still enjoy my Mexican faves! Using cauliflower rice is a genius move!
Shanna says:
These look so tasty! I can’t wait to try these out. I have been looking for some easy meals to prep during the week.
Anita says:
Such a simple meal prep meal. It’s colorful and healthy too. 🙂
Haley D. Williams says:
So good! I think the cauliflower rice is my favorite part.
Swathi says:
These looks delicious I need to try that Mexican cauliflower rice. You made meal preparation so simple and delicious. with protein, veggies,.
Danielle says:
I have been looking for a good lunch option, and here it is. Fantastic healthy way to get yourself through the day!
Pavani says:
That is an absolutely delicious and nutritious Mexican bowl to prep for the week. Mexican cauliflower rice sounds amazing – will have to give this bowl a try soon.