--- title: Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Italian Meatballs Meal Prep | Houston description: Cashew chicken bites with vegetables, Italian meatballs in tomato basil, dairy-free marry me gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes, and an edamame cucumber salad. canonical: https://personalchefana.com/portfolio/garlic-parmesan-chicken-italian-meatballs-meal-prep-houston/ language: en-US --- Weekly Meal Prep · Houston, TX # Asian, Italian and herb-forward meal prep with cashew chicken, garlic Parmesan skewers and tomato basil meatballs **Date:** August 11, 2026 **Service:** Weekly Meal Prep **Prep Time:** 4.5 hours **Dishes:** 11 ![Baby corn and red pepper strips fill the stir fry, scattered with scallions beside seared broccolini.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/baby-corn-bell-pepper-stir-fry.jpg) ![Toasted cashews and scallions cover chicken bites with red pepper, while Parmesan shards top green beans beside them.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/cashew-chicken-green-beans.jpg) ![Tomato basil sauce coats Italian meatballs under a thick layer of ribboned fresh basil in a rectangular baker.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/italian-meatballs-tomato-basil.jpg) What We Prepared ## Complete Menu Weekly Meal Prep · August 11, 2026 Proteins Garlic Parmesan chicken skewers Cashew chicken bites with veggies Italian meatballs in tomato basil sauce Lemon basil chicken thighs Salads Cucumber, baby bell peppers and edamame salad with Asian dressing Starchy Sides DF “Marry Me” gnocchi with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes Garlic & herbs fingerling potatoes with ranch sauce on the side Sweets Protein berries fluffy bun bake Vegetables Miso-glazed broccolini, plus some simply seared for kids Baby corn & bell peppers stir fry Basil Parmesan Dijon baked green beans Created by Chef Ana ## Photo Gallery ![Baby corn and red pepper strips fill the stir fry, scattered with scallions beside seared broccolini.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/baby-corn-bell-pepper-stir-fry.jpg) Baby corn and red pepper strips fill the stir fry, scattered with scallions beside seared broccolini. ![Toasted cashews and scallions cover chicken bites with red pepper, while Parmesan shards top green beans beside them.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/cashew-chicken-green-beans.jpg) Toasted cashews and scallions cover chicken bites with red pepper, while Parmesan shards top green beans beside them. ![Tomato basil sauce coats Italian meatballs under a thick layer of ribboned fresh basil in a rectangular baker.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/italian-meatballs-tomato-basil.jpg) Tomato basil sauce coats Italian meatballs under a thick layer of ribboned fresh basil in a rectangular baker. ![Italian meatballs and edamame salad anchor a counter of chicken skewers, broccolini, green beans, gnocchi and potatoes.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/italian-meatballs-edamame-salad.jpg) Italian meatballs and edamame salad anchor a counter of chicken skewers, broccolini, green beans, gnocchi and potatoes. ![Cashew chicken and meatballs sit among green beans, potatoes, broccolini, skewers and edamame salad with orange segments.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/cashew-chicken-meatballs-spread.jpg) Cashew chicken and meatballs sit among green beans, potatoes, broccolini, skewers and edamame salad with orange segments. ![Glossy cashew chicken bites fill three dishes beside baby corn, broccolini, fingerling potatoes and Parmesan green beans.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/cashew-chicken-baby-corn.jpg) Glossy cashew chicken bites fill three dishes beside baby corn, broccolini, fingerling potatoes and Parmesan green beans. ![Golden Marry Me gnocchi mingle with wilted spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and a fine savory crumble.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/aug11-chicken/marry-me-spinach-gnocchi.jpg) Golden Marry Me gnocchi mingle with wilted spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and a fine savory crumble. Chef Ana's Perspective ## Chef's Notes Cashew chicken bites are inspired by takeout, but my technique is to sear the chicken first and add the cashews at the end. That keeps the nuts toasted and visible instead of softening inside the sauce, while red peppers and scallions stay distinct. The baby corn & bell pepper stir fry uses the same hot-pan timing, but the Italian meatballs finish slowly in tomato basil sauce. **Read the full notes** This menu needs a clear nut and dairy check. Cashews are built into the cashew chicken bites, while Parmesan finishes the garlic Parmesan chicken skewers and basil Parmesan Dijon green beans. I made the DF Marry Me gnocchi with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes dairy free, but for a serious allergy I would still keep it away from the Parmesan dishes during packing. The cucumber, baby bell pepper and edamame salad is the cold counterpoint to the lemon basil chicken thighs. I fold in orange segments only after the vegetables are cut, so the citrus stays whole and the dressing does not flood the bowl. In late summer, that seasonal crunch works better beside the garlic and herb fingerling potatoes than another cooked vegetable would. 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