Meal Prep Essentials

Before diving into the recipes, let’s talk about some essential meal prep tips. These will help you maximize efficiency and flavor while cooking with canned chicken bone broth.

• Invest in quality containers for storage. Glass or BPA-free plastic containers work well for keeping your meals fresh.
• Plan your meals around the week’s schedule. This way, you can prepare meals that fit your lifestyle and avoid food waste.
• Batch cooking can be a game changer. Prepare larger portions of your meals and store them for later use.
• Don’t forget to label your meals with the date and contents for easy identification.

Prep Time, Cook Time, and Serving

This section outlines the basic details for your meal prep sessions.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Serving: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned chicken bone broth
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Pour in the canned chicken bone broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes, then add spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups canned chicken bone broth
• 1 cup diced bell peppers
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh lime juice

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, then combine with chicken bone broth in a medium pot.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
3. In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, bell peppers, black beans, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Top with sliced avocado and drizzle with fresh lime juice before serving.

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta of choice
• 2 cups canned chicken bone broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, combine chicken bone broth and heavy cream over medium heat.
3. Add shredded chicken and Italian seasoning. Stir until heated through.
4. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
5. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
6. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)
• 1 cup canned chicken bone broth
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add mixed vegetables and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
3. Pour in chicken bone broth, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Stir well.
4. Add cooked rice and toss everything together until heated through.
5. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.