There’s something about brown-bagging your work lunch that makes you feel like you’re in school again. But after countless PB&Js and egg salad sandwiches, you’re probably a bit bored with your mid-day meal. Defaulting to takeout isn’t always a wise decision for your wallet, so how exactly do you upgrade from a lackluster sandwich to a homemade lunch you’ll actually look forward to eating? Try make-ahead dishes that are quick and easy in the kitchen but don’t sacrifice flavor. From slow-cooked chili to a healthy taco salad, here are 19 recipes you need to try for your next work week.
1. Slow-Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls
Source: The Kitchn
2. Mediterranean Chicken Wrap
Source: Nutritious Eats
3. Mason Jar Healthy Taco Salad Recipe
Source: Food Faith Fitness
4. Kiwi and Avocado Chicken Salad
Source: Cooks with Cocktails
5. Lick-the-Pan Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Source: Natural Comfort Kitchen
6. Adult Lunchables
Source: The Everygirl
7. Shells and Roasted Cauliflower
Source: Love and Lemons
8. Crockpot Asian Glazed Chicken and Rice
Source: Cafe Delites
9. Buffalo Chicken Salad
Source: Stupid Easy Paleo
10. Turkey Avocado BLT
Source: Culinary Hill
11. Spiralized Daikon Rice Noodle Bowl
Source: Love and Lemons
12. Greek Quinoa Salad
Source: Back To Her Roots
13. Shredded Mexican Beef Burritos
Source: Recipe Tin Eats
14. Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Source: Cafe Delites
15. Spanakopita Quesadillas
Source: Brit + Co
16. Biscuit Pot Pie
Source: Jennifer Meyering
17. Hummus Veggie Wrap
Source: Foodie Crush
18. Spicy Weekend Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage
Source: Pinch of Yum
19. Steak and Sirracha Lettuce Wraps
Source: Simply Scratch
