For many individuals, losing weight while managing a busy schedule can be challenging. It’s difficult to choose healthy options when you’re constantly on the go. This situation leads to people grabbing some fast food or unhealthy vending machine snacks to keep them going.
This is where meal prep can come in very handy. Meal preps help you to stay on track with your weight loss goals while saving you a bunch of time.
But because meal preps can get repetitive, it’s a wise choice to look for a recipe you won’t get tired of. Johnny Hadac (johnnyhadac) shares healthy recipes on his TikTok, and he recently posted a southwest chicken and rice bowl dish that can help with fat loss while getting you through the week!
@johnnyhadac Southwest chicken & rice bowls For over 300 macro friendly recipes, tip sheets for success, budget friendly grocery lists, and all of my simple expert tips – check out the Total Weight Loss Cookbook for everything you need to maximize your health and weight loss goals Enjoy the recipe! 3 lbs chicken breast 1 red onion 2 bell peppers 3 Roma tomatoes 2 jalapeños peppers 1 packet taco seasoning 3 limes worth of juice 4 cups bone broth 2 cups rice 1 serving size 1 container and is 375 cals with 43 grams of protein #weightloss #weightlosstips #nutrition #health #mealprep #diet #food #fatloss #lowcalorie #lowcal #health #muscledummies #life #reelsofinstagram#reels #life #health #instareels #reelsofinstagram #fyp #totalweightloss original sound – Johnny Hadac
Southwest crockpot chicken & rice bowls
Johnny says this meal can help you “lose 10 pounds in a month” and is filled with protein. What’s even better is you can leave the ingredients to cook in a crockpot for several hours while you get other chores done.
Ingredients: 3 lbs. chicken breast, 1 red onion, 2 bell peppers, 3 Roma tomatoes, 2 jalapeño peppers, 1 packet taco seasoning, 3 limes worth of juice, 4 cups bone broth, 2 cups rice.
Johnny starts by chopping all of the vegetables and throwing them into the crockpot along with the chicken breast. Next, he adds the seasonings and lime juice into the crockpot. He lets that cook for 2-3 hours on high heat or on low for 4-6. When the chicken is done cooking, he says to shredded it using forks.
In a separate pot, he pours in the chicken broth and white rice. “Once the rice is done cooking, add it right into the crockpot, then give your ingredients a good mix,” he says.
You can choose to divide the meal into separate containers for your meal prep. One serving size is about 375 calories with a whopping 43 grams of protein.
Weight Loss Benefits
This protein-packed meal is relatively low in calories. The chicken breast serves as the main source of protein, helping you to stay full after your meal. It’s also loaded with vegetables that contain fiber and antioxidants. The portion control will also help in avoiding overeating, something that is crucial for weight management.
