I don’t know about you, but I get tired of eating the same thing over and over again. Correction: I tend to find something I’m obsessed with, eat it everyday until I’m SICK of it, and then cut it out of my life because I just can’t go on eating the same thing over and over again. Maybe it’s a little passive agressive, I know. But it leads me to unique and delicious recipes, like these Paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls! And for that, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Anyway, all that to say, I’ve gone the chicken + veggies meal prep route and have loved it, but am ready for something different! Cue recipes like this one, the Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls recipe, and Paleo Chicken Mushroom Casserole recipe. YUM!
Here’s what you’ll need to make Paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls:
You’ll need a slow cooker! This one’s my favorite since it’s programmable. 🙂 Add your chicken breast, jerk seasoning (recipe listed below, or you can always buy this pre-made seasoning), and cook! Then simply roast your vegetables and put it all in these meal prep containers. DONE! On-the-go lunches and quick dinners are made and ready to eat. Meal prep is LIFE, y’all!
I also think that these Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls would be excellent paired with bone broth!
Bone broth is loaded with protein and nutrition, so I’ve been adding it to meals once a day. This is the type of bone broth I use (it’s also Paleo friendly!) and love! If you’re interested in trying it out, be sure to enter our giveaway for a 6-pack of Kettle & Fire Bone Broth!
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Also, be sure to check out our other Meal Prep friendly recipes: Easy Whole30 Breakfast Casserole, Baked Chicken With Turmeric Sauce, Vegan Turmeric Quinoa Power Bowls, BBQ Chicken Power Bowls, and Vegan Meal Prep Black Bean Quinoa Bowls!
Here’s how to make these Paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls:
Paleo Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp cayenne ((or to taste))
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp crushed coriander
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 plantain
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 mango
- 1 small tomato
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine the spices together in a small bowl.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half and place in the slow cooker.
- Top each chicken breast half with the mixed spices and cook on high for 2 hours (or low for 4 hours), ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.
- When the chicken has about 45 minutes left to cook, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice the plantain and place on a baking sheet, topping with 1 Tbsp of water and 2 Tbsp of coconut oil.
- Roast the plantain for 30 minutes (or until soft).
- While the plantain is roasting, create the mango salsa by cutting the mango and tomato into small cubes and mixing with the chia seeds.
- When the plantain has about 10 minutes left, add the broccoli to the baking sheet and continue roasting.
- Combine the jerk chicken, plantain slices, and broccoli into each meal prep bowl.
- Top each bowl with the mango salsa and enjoy!
Nate says:
Hi Christine,
It was really delicious, but I feel that 2 tsp cayenne is way too spicy. Maybe that should be to taste or preface that this is a very spicy dish. My hair is standing on end!
Christine McMichael replied:
Hi, Nate! Thanks so much for your feedback. So sorry about that! I guess I was just craving something pretty spicy the day that I made this. I’ve updated it in the recipe now!
Alisa Fleming says:
My husband would love this meal! It looks so flavorful and I’m always looking for new dairy-free, gluten-free dinner ideas.
Christine McMichael replied:
Perfect! Enjoy the recipe, Alisa!
Sarah says:
I bet my husband would love this and it would be so easy to prep it for a week of lunches for him! Is it too late to pull the slow cooker out, I still haven’t pulled it out this year.
Christine McMichael replied:
That’s awesome, Sarah! I hope he enjoys the recipe!
Jenn says:
Slow cookers for the win! I love slow cooker recipes in the summer when I don’t want to be standing over the stove. Plus, we can go out and enjoy our day and dinner is done when we get home. Nothing better!
Christine McMichael replied:
I agree! So perfect for summer. Exactly!!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says:
This looks amazingly flavorful – what a good idea to put the plantain in there! Looks great – must try!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Kristina!
Lindsay Cotter says:
Love that this is made in the slow cooker! This is a perfect meal prep when you know you’re heading into a busy work week and want to stay out of the drive-thru! Looks so delicious for lunch!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Lindsay! That’s so perfect! 🙂
Jessica @Nutritioulicious says:
These look so flavorful! I can never have enough meal prep ideas!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Jessica!
Gisella says:
Lovely recipe, as always! And those plantains really caught my eye. Now I’m craving bananas. 😛
Thanks for another wonderful recipe!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Gisella! 🙂