Easy Sunday Meal Prep Recipes That Carry You All Week

May 1, 2026

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Easy Sunday Meal Prep Recipes That Carry You All Week

Your future self will thank you when you make these easy Sunday meal prep recipes to get a head start on your weeknight dinners! Use them as building blocks for delicious healthy meals all week long.

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Meal prep recipes that won’t ruin your Sunday.

Real talk: have you ever resolved to start meal prepping and then you found yourself dreading every Sunday?

You spend the whole day in the kitchen, which is a bummer when weekends are so fleeting to begin with. And then there’s that stack of pots and pans overflowing from the sink onto the countertop…

I’ve realized that meal prep only works for me when it’s easy, and that’s what you’ll get with these recipes. They’re all simple to make, with short shopping lists, and minimal effort. (And that includes the dishes you have to wash afterwards!)

Mason Jar Salads

Hello, lunch! Make a few jars at the beginning of the week and you’ve got ready-to-go meals that stay fresh for days. Pair them with leftover proteins (like shredded chicken or pulled pork), or keep them simple with beans and grains.

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Use this saucy BBQ chicken for sandwiches one night, tacos with slaw the next. Smaller amounts of leftovers are awesome for BBQ chicken pizza or even as a protein for salads.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

A little sweet, a little savory, this pulled pork is perfect for tacos and sandwiches, but I also love it served over creamy grits or mac and cheese for a Southern-style meal.

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Instant Pot Refried Beans

These beans are more than just a side dish! (Although they definitely work well for that.) Use them for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, crunchwraps, meal bowls, nachos, and tostadas.

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How to Make Shredded Chicken

Simple, reliable, and endlessly useful, this shredded chicken can be incorporated into so many recipes, from enchiladas to pastas, casseroles, salads, and meal bowls.

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