With LunchEAZE, you never have to settle for cold or boring lunches. LunchEAZE makes meal-prep fun, delicious, convenient, and easy! Shop the LunchEAZE Meal Prep Pack which includes 5 meal containers to make packing lunches completely hassle-free. Take a look at some of our favorite recipes for piping hot meals so you’re always satisfied and energized on-the-go!
Marry Me Chicken
This chicken recipe by littlesunnykitchen.com is so good you might just get a proposal!
Ingredients:
- chicken breast
- flour, salt, and pepper
- olive oil and butter
- garlic
- chicken stock
- heavy cream and parmesan cheese
- chili flakes, dried oregano, and thyme
- sundried tomatoes
- fresh basil leaves
Bourbon Steak
This recipe from diethood.com is the perfect steak dinner for Valentine’s Day. It’s also perfect as leftovers for lunch the next day!
Ingredients:
- sirloin steaks
- salt and pepper
- butter
- dijon mustard
- bourbon
- soy sauce
- worcestershire suace
- brown sugar
- dried basil
- dried rosemary
- half and half
- dried parsley
Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Working long days? Carbo-load with this Fettuccine Alfredo recipe by momsdinner.net!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Lamb Chops
Want to take your meals up a notch? Here’s how to make oven-baked lamb chops by Wholesomeyum.com.
Ingredients:
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- garlic
- rosemary
- thyme
- dried oregano
- sea salt
- black pepper
Creamy Tuscan Scallops
In the mood for seafood? Check out this recipe by cafedelites.com for some scrumptious scallops!
Ingredients:
- 28 oz (800 g) scallops
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup white wine (OPTIONAL)
- 5 oz (150 g) jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil, drained (reserve 1 teaspoon of the jarred oil for cooking)
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream (or half and half) SEE NOTES
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves, washed
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas
Delicious enchiladas couldn’t get easier! Here’s a 55 minute recipe by Southernbite.com.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 8 (8-inch) tortillas
- 1 8-ounce package cheese
Honey Garlic Tofu
This recipe by Peasandcrayons.com is the perfect vegetarian-friendly meal!
Ingredients:
- 14 oz package extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp sliced green onion
- 1-2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Honey garlic sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp ginger paste or powder
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Easy Homemade Beef Stew
Check out this hearty beef stew recipe by Healthyfitnessmeals.com!
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast cut into 2-inch chunks, excess fat removed
- 1 Tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ Tsp Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour or Whole Wheat for non-gluten
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ Yellow Onion Chopped Large
- 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Large Carrot or two small-medium, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes diced into 2-inch pieces
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
- ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Bay Leaves
- 2 Tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves to garnish
Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
Cold winters? Soothe yourself with some classic chicken noodle soup! Here’s a great recipe by Spendwithpennies.com.
Ingredients:
- 1 – 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 – 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 2 teaspoons chicken base (I use Better Than Bouillon brand) (optional but encouraged)
- 8 – 9 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces egg noodles (wide or extra wide)
- fresh parsley, minced (for garnish)
Beer Cheese Soup
Tis the season for… beer cheese soup? Sounds right to me! Here’s a fun recipe by Spendwithpennies.com!
Ingredients:
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- 1 carrot finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 12 ounces beer
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
For the Broiled Cheese Toasts
- 12 slices baguette 1/2″ thick
- 2 tablespoons garlic butter
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas
Got no time to cook? These easy quesadillas by Dizzybusyandhungry.com only take a total of 30 minutes to make!
Ingredients:
- 4 tortillas
- olive oil to lightly coat the tortillas
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 3 cups roughly chopped spinach
Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich
Tired of cold sandwiches? Now you get eat them HOT with LunchEAZE! Here’s a delicious recipe by Feelgoodfoodie.net, for a grilled mozzarella sandwich with pesto sauce made from scratch!
Ingredients:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 1 large tomato (sliced)
- 2 oz roasted red peppers (jarred)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables
Staying healthy can be fun, easy, and delicious with this oven roasted vegetables recipe by diethood.com!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- 1 cup thin baby carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into 6 wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- grated parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Vegetarian Spinach and Feta Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Vegetarian? No problem! Here is a unique spinach stuffed sweet potatoe recipe by Everydayhealthyrecipes.com!
Ingredients:
- 5-6 small sweet potatoes
- 100 g fresh spinach chopped
- 100 g feta
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling
- pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Pork Chops with Zucchini
Get your daily protein with this delicious pork chop recipe from Diethood.com!
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops, up to 1/2-inch thick
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet or smoked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Smothered Pork Chops
Another creative way to cook your pork chops? Here it is by Diethood.com!
Ingredients:
For the Pork Chops
- 1 pound bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or seasoning salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Onion Gravy
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- pinch of salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup
Learn how to make this hearty delicious soup by Eatwell101.com!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb broccoli, cut in florets
- 1 1/2 lbs cauliflower, cut in florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 5 slices bacon
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 Minute Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Don’t have time to cook an elaborate meal? Here’s an easy recipe by Gimmedelicious.com.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- Optional fillings: tomato, onion, shredded cheese
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Recipe
Here is just one of many delicious easy ways to prepare chicken! Here is our favorite creamy chicken mushroom recipe from Blondelish.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 Lb (700g) chicken breast – boneless skinless
- 1 medium onion – diced
- 6-8 cloves garlic
- 1 oz. (30g) sun-dried tomatoes – chopped
- 10 oz. (300g) mixed mushrooms: King trumpet, Crimini, Enoki, Button, Oyster, Chanterelle, etc – sliced
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- 10 sprigs of fresh thyme – divided
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites and Asparagus
What’s easier to meal-prep than chicken bites? Don’t forget your veggies either! Here’s a recipe by Eatwell101.com.
Ingredients:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 bunch of asparagus, rinsed and trimmed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional (we used Sriracha)
- 1/2 cup (125ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
- Crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
- Slices of lemon, for garnish
For the chicken seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta
What’s more energizing than filling up on piping hot creamy pasta after a busy morning? Here is our favorite pasta recipe from Julia’s Album.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp (without shells, and deveined)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes (without oil)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (do not use fresh Mozzarella, use pre-shredded Mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon dried basil (if using fresh basil you can add more)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed, add more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water (or more)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Authentic Butter Chicken
This recipe is perfect for spice and curry lovers! Here is the best authentic butter chicken recipe we found from Chili Pepper Madness, perfect to take in your LunchEAZE!
Ingredients:
FOR THE CHICKEN MARINADE
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs chopped into bite sized pieces (chicken breast is good, too)
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder Kashmeri chili powder is traditional, but paprika is good
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
FOR THE BUTTER CHICKEN
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped (I used a long red cayenne, but use your favorite)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon spicy red chili flakes optional
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes fresh or canned, or use tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream or use ½ cup milk and ½ cup cream for a lighter version
Authentic Butter Chicken
This recipe is perfect for spice and curry lovers! Here is the best authentic butter chicken recipe we found from Chili Pepper Madness, perfect to take in your LunchEAZE!
Ingredients:
FOR THE CHICKEN MARINADE
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs chopped into bite sized pieces (chicken breast is good, too)
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder Kashmeri chili powder is traditional, but paprika is good
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
FOR THE BUTTER CHICKEN
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped (I used a long red cayenne, but use your favorite)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon spicy red chili flakes optional
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes fresh or canned, or use tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream or use ½ cup milk and ½ cup cream for a lighter version