Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
A comforting and nourishing rice bowl filled with chicken, sweet potatoes, and vibrant flavors, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your sweet potatoes: Wash, peel (if desired), and dice into even cubes. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and half the paprika. Toss to coat.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for about 25-30 minutes until golden and tender, stirring halfway through.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, seasoned with garlic powder, remaining paprika, salt, and pepper, for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare your rice while the chicken is resting.
- Assemble your bowl: Start with a scoop of rice, add roasted sweet potatoes, and slice the chicken into strips.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with grains and add spicy toppings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, Sweet Potato, Rice Bowl, Healthy Recipe, Comfort Food