Tired of sad desk lunches and microwave mysteries at the office? It’s time to upgrade your midday meals with delicious, satisfying, and actually hot lunch ideas that you’ll look forward to all morning. Whether you’re working from a cubicle, break room, or home office, these 10 hot lunch recipes are easy to prep, pack, and reheat—no boring sandwiches or wilted salads in sight.
From cozy soups to hearty grain bowls, these lunches are designed to keep you fueled and focused through the busiest part of your day. We’ve included options for meat-lovers, vegetarians, and those following gluten-free or low-carb plans, so there’s something here for everyone. Best of all, most of these recipes can be made ahead in batches, saving you time and stress during the week.
So grab your thermos, meal-prep containers, or a trusty microwave-safe bowl, and dive into a roundup of warm, comforting lunches that travel well and taste even better the next day. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to flavorful, homemade meals that make lunch at work something to get excited about.
1- Healthy Roasted Chicken and Veggies
Seasoned with olive oil and italian spices then roasted to perfection, this sheet pan chicken and rainbow veggies is great for meal prep and makes a healthy lunch or dinner too!
2- Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet: A Flavorful One-Pan Wonder
If you’re in search of a savory, quick, and satisfying dish that combines the sweet richness of honey with the bold flavors of garlic and sausage, then this Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta Skillet is the perfect recipe for you.
3- Best Homemade Keto Chili
This homemade chili is a simple recipe that is ready in 30 minutes. It’s low carb, healthy and perfect for autumn and winter colder days!
4- Teriyaki Chicken Stuffed Peppers: A Delicious & Easy Recipe
Teriyaki Chicken Stuffed Peppers: Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that marries the vibrant flavors of the East with the comforting familiarity of a classic stuffed pepper!
5-Best One-Pot Chili Mac
Everyone in your family will be begging for seconds of this One-Pot Chili Mac Skillet! Done in just 35 minutes, this skillet recipe tastes just like your favorite chili recipe and uses simple ingredients right from your pantry!
6-Keto Creamy Broccoli Soup
Creamy broccoli soup is a keto, paleo, and whole30 recipe that is healthy and flavorful. It´s shockingly easy, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes.
7- Best Homemade Italian Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
These are the best homemade Italian meatballs. It´s an easy, low carb and a gluten-free recipe that is ready in under than 30 minutes.
8- Cabbage, Rice And Sausage Skillet
Ready in 30 minutes using one pan this healthy cabbage, rice and sausage skillet is the perfect quick dish to make for dinner. Wonderfully flavorful and slightly spicy, you should wonder no more what to make when you have a lot of cabbage and some leftover rice…
9- 15-Minute Spicy Shrimp And Vegetable Stir-Fry
Prepare a healthy dinner in 15 minutes with this easy spicy shrimp and vegetable stir fry recipe! This simple dinner idea is gluten free, dairy free and low in carbs.
10- Teriyaki Grilled Salmon Rice Bowl
This bright and colourful teriyaki grilled salmon rice bowl is loaded with fresh grilled salmon, avocado and cucumbers, is topped with nori seaweed, salmon roe, and sesame seeds, served over a bed of brown rice, with a generous drizzle of homemade teriyaki sauce on top. It’s a beautiful, light and refreshing summer weeknight meal that comes together in under 40 minutes.
