10 School Lunch Ideas with Chicken Breast

If you have cooked chicken breasts, you can pack a protein-rich lunch for school with these simple ideas.

Below, I share some of my go-to school lunch ideas with chicken breasts my kids enjoy, plus tips for keeping the packed lunch fresh for hours!

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School Lunch Recipes with Leftover Chicken Breasts

Some nights, I cook extra chicken breasts just so I can repurpose them into a protein-rich lunch for my growing kids. They’re the ultimate school lunch recipe builder because they hold up well until lunch.

Below, you’ll find my kids’ favorite bento-style lunches, wraps, salads, and sandwiches with chicken breasts. Click through to the post for the recipe and tips on keeping them fresh until lunch.

sliced chicken breast, vegetables bacon slices and a boiled egg in a lunch container

High Protein Lunch Box

5 from 25 votes

Transforms leftover chicken from dinner into an epic meal that will keep your kids fueled throughout the day!

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Pesto Chicken Sandwich

5 from 20 votes

This grilled sandwich checks all the boxes: easy to assemble, quick to pack, and extra delicious. Yes! You can pack a grilled sandwich for school, learn how in the post.

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greek chicken bento box with veggies, fruit, and tzatziki sauce.

Greek Bento Box

5 from 5 votes

Full of colorful veggies, fruits, and Mediterranean flavors, this lunch is super healthy and will come back empty.

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Cobb Salad

5 from 10 votes

Filling, epic, and a terrific meal prep. Use leftover chicken to create a salad your kiddos will actually enjoy!

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bento box with chicken, hummus, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pita and cheese

Hummus & Chicken Bistro

5 from 24 votes

Learn how to keep this delicious bistro box full of creamy hummus, crunchy veggies, and cooked chicken fresh until lunch.

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chicken burrito bowl in a lunch container with carrot sticks and cubed pineapple

Healthy Burrito Bowl

5 from 14 votes

Chipotle who? Half the price and utilizes food at home. Your kids will be asking for this meal everyday!

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a bed of lettuce in a lunchbox and topped with corn, black beans, grilled chicken, and tomatoes. On the side are chips and a sauce container filled with ranch dressing.

Sante Fe Salad

5 from 12 votes

Easy to assemble with chicken, avocado, black beans… So good!

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Mediterranean Lunch Bowl

5 from 9 votes

A meal-prep style-lunch that's way better than eating out.

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Grilled Chicken & Apples

5 from 17 votes

This epic combination is comforting and delicious!

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Chicken Pasta Lunch

5 from 16 votes

Have chicken and pasta leftover? This post shares all the tips for keeping pasta hot for hours.

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Packing leftovers can be fun and delicious, thanks to these awesome lunch recipes! Grab my school lunches ebook for even more tasty ideas!

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