Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
A nutritious and delicious chicken and sweet potato rice bowl packed with protein and vitamins, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until well coated. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
- In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and sliced chicken. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
This bowl is versatile; feel free to swap proteins or grains based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, sweet potato, rice bowl, healthy eating, meal prep