Back to School | Quick and Healthy Eats

Need quick and healthy eats for back to school? Where did the summer go BTW? Back-to-school means busier schedules and less time for meal planning (and everything else). Don’t let hectic days stress you out and derail your healthy lifestyle. To make it easier, I’m sharing some of my go-to quick and healthy eats for back to school, perfect for dinners and lunches.

1

Confetti Chicken

Forget about boring, bland chicken. Discover Confetti Chicken, a secret weapon in meal prepping! This shredding method is not just about convenience—it’s a game-changer for texture, making your meals more enjoyable and giving you lots of lunch and dinner options for the whole family.

2

Creamy Ranch Chicken

This super easy crockpot chicken meal prep from Chris Powell is always in our rotation. While boneless skinless thighs have more fat than chicken breast, they have a ton of flavor, so consider going with half thighs and half breast or tenderloins. We have it over brown rice, or with Carba-Nada pasta.

3

Sheet Pan Chicken Wraps 2 Ways

Make a huge batch of Sheet Pan Chicken Wraps for meal prep, or scale back for a single serving. Fajita-style and Greek seasoning combos are quick, healthy, and perfect for after school.

4

Low-Carb Turkey Chili

This low-carb turkey chili is a high-protein option that’s perfect any time of the year. Make a big batch, portion, and freeze for later.

5

Food & Mood Salad

This Food & Mood Salad is filling, flexible, and inspired by the famous Jennifer Aniston salad. Add your own protein and enjoy all week.

6

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken

Try this Healthy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken — just 4 ingredients, tender and creamy thanks to blended cottage cheese, and protein-packed.

7

Turkey Slaw

Quick, easy, and reminds me of a deconstructed egg roll. Try this Turkey Slaw Recipe with ground turkey or chicken + lots of veggies.

8

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken

This Greek Chicken Traybake is loaded with roasted peppers, tomatoes, artichokes, and olives — an all-in-one dinner that’s quick and delicious.

9

Instant Pot Shredded Beef

This Instant Pot Shredded Beef is easy, versatile, and family-friendly. Serve in tacos, salads, or sandwiches — sauce doubles as a dip!

10

Honey Garlic Chicken

This Honey Garlic Chicken comes together in under 30 minutes. Double the sauce and swap quinoa for brown rice — family favorite!

Need a great grab-and-go snack option? Try these Protein Vanilla Cheesecake Overnight Oats — perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.

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