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How to Meal Prep Chicken

Published: Aug 22, 2018 · Modified: May 28, 2019 by Kit · This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

Learn how to meal prep chicken with the easiest way to cook chicken. My technique takes less than 5 minutes of active preparation time and is an easy way to prepare large batches of chicken in advance. I recommend making a batch on Sunday so that you are ahead of the game going into the week.

How to Meal Prep Chicken | Learn how to meal prep chicken with the easiest way to cook chicken. My technique takes less than 5 minutes of active preparation time and is an easy way to prepare large batches of chicken in advance.

The secret to making the most tender juicy chicken is to cook it low and slow with some white wine. First I place boneless skinless chicken breasts on a baking pan with a rim. Then I drizzle olive oil over and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Pour enough white wine into the bottom of the pan so that it is ½ inch deep. Bake the chicken for 45 minutes at 300 degrees, flipping the chicken over after 20 minutes. If you don't want to use white wine, you could use chicken broth instead. You can use this technique for baking just one chicken breast or pounds of chicken at a time.

How to Meal Prep Chicken | Learn how to meal prep chicken with the easiest way to cook chicken. My technique takes less than 5 minutes of active preparation time and is an easy way to prepare large batches of chicken in advance.

I learned this method for roasting chicken breasts when I was working at a catering company during college. I have been making chicken this way ever since.

The chicken always turns out perfectly tender and evenly cooked, and you can make large batches of chicken in just minutes of active preparation time. The white wine makes the chicken super tender, the chicken slowly poaches in the wine, making it super tender.

How to Meal Prep Chicken | Learn how to meal prep chicken with the easiest way to cook chicken. My technique takes less than 5 minutes of active preparation time and is an easy way to prepare large batches of chicken in advance.

I have recently gotten into meal prepping. It truly saves me time to have some meals ready to go in the fridge. We eat a lot of chicken breast around here since it is a great source of lean protein, so I have been preparing a pound or two of roast chicken breasts about once a week.

I can easily add that chicken to salads, sandwiches, or pastas. Having meal prepped chicken is like having a secret weapon in your fridge.

How to Meal Prep Chicken | Learn how to meal prep chicken with the easiest way to cook chicken. My technique takes less than 5 minutes of active preparation time and is an easy way to prepare large batches of chicken in advance.

And in case you want to try some recipes made with this meal prep chicken, here are some of my favorites:

Asparagus Salad

Chicken, Pesto, Tomato, and Quinoa Salad

The Allis Chopped Salad

How to Meal Prep Chicken:

How to Meal Prep Chicken | Learn how to meal prep chicken with the easiest way to cook chicken. My technique takes less than 5 minutes of active preparation time and is an easy way to prepare large batches of chicken in advance.

How to Meal Prep Chicken

Learn how to meal prep chicken with the easiest way to cook chicken. My technique takes less than 5 minutes of active preparation time and is an easy way to prepare large batches of chicken in advance. I recommend making a batch on Sunday so that you are ahead of the game going into the week.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • White Wine

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 300 degrees. Then arrange the chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet with a rim. Drizzle about ½ teaspoon over each chicken breast. Then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour white wine into the bottom of the pan so that it is ½ inch deep.
  • Bake the chicken for 45 minutes, flipping it once after 20 minutes.
  • You can either serve right away or store in the fridge for later.

Notes

I can easily add that chicken to salads, sandwiches, or pastas. Having meal prepped chicken is like having a secret weapon in your fridge.

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Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    August 27, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    Great information here - Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party - have a fabulous week!

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      August 29, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Thank you! I hope you have a great week too 🙂

      Reply
  2. lydiaf1963 says

    August 31, 2018 at 8:47 am

    I often batch cook on the weekends to use in meals throughout the week. When I was working full time I prepared my lunches ahead of time. It's such a useful thing to do! If you have a chance, it would be great if you'd share your post with us at Creatively Crafty (https://lifebeyondthekitchen.com). Our participants would benefit from your great tips 🙂

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      September 04, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Batch cooking is such a timesaver!

      Reply
  3. Jenny Sparmo says

    September 03, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Great idea! My husband loves chicken. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      September 04, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      This is certainly the easiest way to prep a lot of chicken!

      Reply
  4. Jann Olson says

    September 05, 2018 at 3:30 am

    I'm going to try this method. Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  5. Miz Helen says

    September 05, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    These are great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, we sure enjoyed your post!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  6. Richella Parham says

    September 06, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    I've never heard this tip, Kit; thanks for sharing it! So easy and I'm sure it makes a big difference.

    Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I'm featuring you this week!

    Reply
  7. Gillian Casten says

    January 13, 2019 at 11:15 pm

    This recipe is excellent. Just made it and the chicken is moist and flavorful but also plain. Thank you.

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      January 13, 2019 at 11:24 pm

      Yay! I am thrilled that you tried it and liked it!

      Reply
  8. Shauna Geffre says

    April 09, 2019 at 3:03 am

    Thank you for these tips!

    Does this recipe work for freezing the chicken? If so, do you have any tips on how to freeze chicken for meal prepping? I have found that when I cook up chicken for the week And refrigerate it, I don’t end up eating it all and it goes to waste.

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      April 09, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      I think that the thing to do is to buy individual chicken breasts from the butcher (at the grocery store) so you aren't cooking more than you need. Once cooked, chicken doesn't freeze very well.

      Reply
  9. Bret says

    May 29, 2019 at 4:13 am

    Is this recipe with frozen chicken?

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      May 29, 2019 at 4:30 am

      You could use chicken that has been frozen, just defrost first. Great question!

      Reply
  10. William says

    October 07, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    Should the pan be covered while baking in the oven?

    Reply
    • Kit says

      October 21, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      It doesn't need to be. Great question!

      Reply
  11. Teresa says

    November 06, 2021 at 1:10 am

    What white wine is recommended?

    Reply
    • Kit says

      November 07, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      I use Sauvignon Blanc because that is what I have on hand. Any white wine will work.

      Reply
  12. Grace Pulver says

    January 19, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is absolutely amazing! My husband and I love it. I'm back to make my second batch.

    Reply
    • Alex Wakefield says

      February 19, 2022 at 6:35 pm

      @Grace Pulver, what type of wine did you decide to do?

      Reply
  13. Maria says

    March 11, 2022 at 7:20 am

    Can I freeze it instead of keeping it in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Kit says

      February 01, 2023 at 4:44 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  14. heather t. says

    July 26, 2022 at 6:39 pm

    Im going to try this today, but my question is, after cooking what are your ways of handling the cooked chicken so it doesnt get tough between the first time cooking and then refrigerating, then reheating for meals? I made a batch of chicken once but after putting it in fridge then reheating the next day my chicken was nowhere near as juicy & tender as it was after it was just out of the overn, it made it tough and chewy sadly 🙁 this is a slightly old post but, please help if you get this! thanks:)

    Reply
    • Kit says

      February 01, 2023 at 4:51 pm

      I would avoid reheating in the microwave - that tends to make meat tough.

      Reply
  15. Debra says

    July 29, 2022 at 2:36 pm

    Can this be frozen after cooking?

    Reply
    • Kit says

      February 01, 2023 at 4:30 pm

      I don't see why not!

      Reply
  16. Ian says

    January 08, 2023 at 12:47 pm

    Yeah I don’t know what kind of baking sheet you have, or what kind of smooth as butter wire rack you have, but the margin for error with HALF AN INCH of liquid on a rimmed sheet tray is like ZERO. When removing, flipping, etc, you WILL splash over the edges.

    Next time I’m trying this with an actual baking dish, as I suspect the time, temp, quasi-poach method will work while also being more forgiving of moving in and out of the oven.

    Reply
  17. Georgiana says

    March 11, 2023 at 1:45 pm

    You can't freeze the chicken after doing this method? How about if its in a casserole?

    Reply
    • Kit says

      May 03, 2023 at 4:04 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  18. Carol Ashby says

    January 24, 2025 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for the second time tonight. I have never liked chicken in my life unless it was deep-fried or in a casserole to cover up the taste. Now I slice it as shown in the picture and eat away! I love it. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. My husband loves it too. I'm in my late 70s, and he is about to be 84. Wish I had had this recipe earlier!

    Reply

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