Watch This if you're bored of Chicken and Rice - Meal Prep in Under 20 Minutes
Watch This if you're bored of Chicken and Rice - Meal Prep in Under 20 Minutes is a medium Fusion recipe that serves 4. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by Bethany Dobson on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 15 min
Cost: $32.58 total, $8.15 per serving
Ingredients
- 240 g Long Grain White Rice (washed until water runs clear, divided equally among dishes)
- 600 g Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, cut into bite‑size pieces with kitchen scissors)
- 2 pieces Chicken Stock Cubes (dissolved in hot water for rice cooking liquid)
- 500 ml Water (2 × water per rice weight; 125 ml per dish)
- 1 packet Fajita Seasoning Packet (use about half per fajita dish (≈10 g))
- 2 tbsp Pre‑chopped Garlic & Chili Mix (laser brand, adds flavor without extra chopping)
- 1 cup Bell Peppers (mixed colors, diced; used in fajita and other dishes)
- 1/2 cup Sweet Corn (canned, drained)
- 1 large Onion (diced; shared across all dishes)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano (for lasagna‑style chicken)
- 2 sprays Spray Olive Oil (aerosol spray to help herbs stick; low‑calorie option)
- 200 g Tomato Paste (used in lasagna and butter chicken base)
- 200 g Greek Yogurt (5% fat) (base for creamy sauces and lasagna topping)
- 48 g Mozzarella Cheese (sliced for lasagna topping)
- 17 g Cheddar Cheese (grated for fajita topping)
- 1/4 fruit Avocado (diced, added to fajita dish after baking)
- 2 tsp Paprika (used in Bang Bang and Butter Chicken)
- 1 tsp Garam Masala (key spice for butter chicken)
- 10 g Sweet Chili Sauce (for Bang Bang sauce)
- 10 g Sriracha (for Bang Bang sauce)
- 10 g Avocado Oil Mayo (Dr. Willis brand, used in Bang Bang sauce)
- 14 g Butter (adds richness to butter chicken base)
- 1 medium Carrot (diced for lasagna and butter chicken)
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms (sliced for lasagna dish)
- 1 small Shallot (finely chopped for lasagna dish)
- 1 cup Tenderstem Broccoli (chopped for Bang Bang dish)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Wash and Portion Rice
Rinse the 240 g of rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Divide the washed rice evenly into the four glass baking dishes.
Time: PT5M
Add Stock Water to Rice
Dissolve 2 chicken stock cubes in 500 ml hot water. Pour 125 ml of the stock‑water mixture over the rice in each dish.
Time: PT3M
Cut Chicken
Using kitchen scissors, cut the 600 g of chicken breast into bite‑size pieces and separate into four equal piles (one for each flavor).
Time: PT5M
Season Fajita Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine the fajita‑dish chicken pieces with half of the fajita seasoning packet and 1 tbsp of pre‑chopped garlic‑chili mix. Stir until evenly coated.
Time: PT3M
Add Fajita Veggies
Fold diced bell peppers, sweet corn, and half of the diced onion into the fajita chicken mixture, then spread over the rice in its dish.
Time: PT2M
Season Lasagna Chicken
In a separate bowl, toss the lasagna‑dish chicken with dried oregano, a pinch of salt & pepper, a quick spray of olive‑oil, and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Mix well.
Time: PT3M
Prep Lasagna Veggies
Finely chop carrot, shallot, and mushrooms. Add them to the lasagna chicken bowl and stir.
Time: PT5M
Assemble Lasagna Dish
Spread the rice in the lasagna dish, top with the chicken‑veggie mixture, dollop Greek yogurt around, and sprinkle extra oregano.
Time: PT2M
Season Bang Bang Chicken
Combine the Bang Bang chicken pieces with paprika, garlic‑chili mix, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce. Mix thoroughly and set aside to marinate.
Time: PT3M
Prep Bang Bang Veggies
Chop tenderstem broccoli, remaining onion, and a few bell pepper strips. Add to the Bang Bang chicken bowl and stir.
Time: PT4M
Assemble Bang Bang Dish
Layer the rice in the Bang Bang dish, then spread the chicken‑veggie mixture on top.
Time: PT2M
Marinate Butter Chicken
Toss the butter‑chicken pieces with paprika, garam masala, salt, pepper, and 50 g Greek yogurt. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Butter Chicken Base
In the butter‑chicken dish, combine the rice with the remaining tomato paste and 14 g butter, mixing until butter melts into the rice.
Time: PT3M
Add Butter Chicken Veggies
Stir diced carrots and the remaining half of the onion into the butter‑chicken rice base.
Time: PT2M
Assemble Butter Chicken Dish
Place the marinated butter‑chicken pieces on top of the rice‑vegetable mixture.
Time: PT2M
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 180°C and allow it to preheat.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 180°C
Bake All Dishes
Place all four glass dishes on the middle rack and bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C.
Time: PT40M
Temperature: 180°C
Add Final Cheese Toppings
Remove dishes, grate cheddar over the fajita dish and slice mozzarella over the lasagna dish. Return to oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 180°C
Cool and Store
Allow dishes to cool for 5 minutes, then cover each dish with foil or a lid and store in the refrigerator.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbohydrates
- 70 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: High Protein, Gluten-Free, Meal Prep Friendly
Allergens: Milk, Egg
Last updated: April 18, 2026








