Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
A nutritious and delicious rice bowl combining juicy chicken, tender sweet potatoes, and perfectly cooked rice, packed with flavors and comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice (brown or white)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional toppings: greens, avocado, or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
- While sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the cubed chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer your bowl with cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and cooked chicken.
- Add optional toppings like greens, avocado, or nuts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, do not rush the roasting of sweet potatoes. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days.
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