Hello!
I work the midnight shift, which is 7 12-14 hour shifts in a row. I'm the new guy, and don't expect switching soon. During the work week, I'm largely dead to the world and am not in any condition to cook. I've been eating fast food and junk food way, way too often. I'm looking for something that I can cook in the beginning of the week, portion out, and heat up at work to eat.
What I'm looking for:
-Meals that are simple all-in-one meals (protein, carb, and fruit/vegetable) - one skillet/crockpot/pan if possible
-Able to store portions in sandwich-sized tupperware containers
-Keep for one week without spoiling
-Heat up in microwave and eat - no preparation, components, etc...I'm by myself overnight and need to be available at all times at my desk.
An example that has worked but has become boring is three chicken breasts, can of black beans, jar of salsa, rice: cook in crock pot, shred chicken, done.
Some ideas I've had:
-Spaghetti(or any other pasta dish that would hold up when stored already mixed with sauce)
-Chicken and Dumplings
-Chili
-Jambalaya?
-Something cheesy/broccoli or something?
Foods I don't really care for:
-Green/red peppers
-Celery
-Cabbage
Notes:
-I don't think I'm looking for soups - they're not filling enough for me.
-I am not much of a chef(re: my chicken salsa recipe) - try to spell it out for me if you can, and keep it simple.
-That being said, too simple is bad. I've become bored with tuna and crackers, salad, and oatmeal. Soylent was also a big fail.
-While this is more of a life improvement thing rather than money, my food budget is out of control and if carried out well this should really improve it.
Let me know what you think. Thanks!