Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
A filling and healthy rice bowl featuring seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and rice, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 2 Sweet potatoes
- 1 cup Rice (white or brown)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Vegetable broth or water
- Optional toppings: Avocado, green onions, or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions, using vegetable broth for added flavor if desired.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-fry over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Assemble the bowls by layering the cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and sliced chicken.
- Add any optional toppings and serve warm.
Notes
Cool the food to room temperature before storing. Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze portions for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken rice bowl, sweet potato recipe, healthy meal prep