Meal Prep Made Easy: Sheet Pan Chicken Tinga Vegetable Bowls
The truth about healthy eating is this: it doesn’t have to be complicated. You do not need five pots going on the stove or an Instagram-worthy meal that takes hours to plate. What you really need are meals that are simple, flavorful, and easy to prepare in bulk so that when life gets busy, you already have a plan in place.
That is where sheet pan meals come in. With one tray, you can roast protein, veggies, and seasonings all at once. Add a simple sauce or salsa, and suddenly you have a dish that is not just dinner for tonight but lunches and dinners for the days ahead.
This week we are sharing a recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken Tinga Vegetable Bowls. It is bold, smoky, and packed with flavor. Better yet, it is designed for meal prepping so you can stay fueled without spending hours in the kitchen.
This is one of our favourite recipes - delicious, healthy, and easy!
The Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken Tinga Vegetable Bowls
Note: we had to split this up on to two trays as it would have taken too long to cook on one (due to adding extra vegetables to the recipe we were inspired by).
Chicken Sheet Pan
Chicken Breast, chopped (1 Costco package…about 8 chicken breasts)
Mushrooms (most of a Costco package…this is maybe 20 large cremini mushrooms)
1 8oz can Chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped
2 & 1/4 cups red enchilada sauce (1.5 cans from any local Mexican grocery store)
3 tsp dried oregano
3 tsp ground cumin
3 tsp smoked paprika
3 tsp salt
Vegetable Sheet Pan
Broccoli (1 Costco bag, or a full head or more)
Cauliflower (1 Costco bag, or a full head or more)
5 Bell Peppers - Various colours
2 Onions
5 Poblano Peppers (optional, add spice and depth)
Any other vegetables you like (brussels sprouts, zucchini, etc.)
Avocado Salsa
1 Avocado
1 Jalapeno
Cilantro to taste
Salt to taste
Juice of 1/2 Lime
Other
2 cups coconut rice (see notes)
Fresh basil (for garnish)
Cilantro (for garnish)
Greek yogurt
Limes
Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425° F.
On a baking sheet, toss the chopped chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, enchilada sauce, chipotle peppers, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and mushrooms.
On another baking sheet, add the bell peppers, onion, and other vegetables. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper or vegetable seasoning. Arrange evenly on the pan. Bake both trays for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and the peppers/vegetables begin to char.
Shred the chicken and toss it with the sauce on the pan.
Make the avocado salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
Serve the chicken and vegetables over bowls of coconut or regular rice. Top with cheese, avocado salsa, lime yogurt, and fresh herbs. Add a squeeze of lime over each bowl.
Notes
Coconut rice: 2 cups rice, 1 can coconut milk, 1.5 cups water with salt and stevia.
Greek yogurt crema: A few big spoons of Greek yogurt, juice of half a lime, and a dash of lemon extract.
Toppings: Cilantro, basil, avocado salsa, Greek yogurt crema, cheddar cheese.
Bowl build: Chicken tinga, vegetables, coconut rice, yogurt crema, cheese, basil, cilantro.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe hits all the marks of smart meal prep. It is balanced, flavorful, and scalable. Cooking everything on sheet pans keeps it quick and efficient. You are not just saving time in the kitchen, you are saving yourself from the stress of last-minute meal decisions during the week.
By preparing a dish like this ahead of time, you can control the ingredients, keep your nutrition on track, and still enjoy food that tastes like a celebration instead of a chore.
Take the Next Step
Meal prep is not about being perfect, it is about stacking the deck in your favor. When you open the fridge and see a colorful bowl ready to grab, you win the moment. Win enough of those moments and your week, month, and year start to look a whole lot healthier.
Food should not be a constant battle. It should give you energy, strength, and freedom to enjoy your life without stressing about what is on your plate. Recipes like these Sheet Pan Chicken Tinga Vegetable Bowls make it simple, and pairing them with a clear plan makes it powerful.
That is where we can help. Sit down with us for a free No-Sweat Intro. We will talk about your goals, map out a strategy that fits your life, and set you up with the tools to make progress feel natural.
