Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
A delicious and nutritious meal combining tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup broccoli (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cube the sweet potatoes and toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken breast until golden and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the bowls: start with a base of rice, then add the roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, and any other desired toppings like steamed broccoli. Serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand. Customize with different veggies or spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg