Description
A healthy and flavorful Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl combining tender roasted sweet potatoes, juicy seasoned chicken, and fluffy cooked rice, perfect for a quick and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice
- 2 cups cooked rice
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sweet Potato
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Toss the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to coat evenly. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and cooked chicken until well combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top to garnish, then serve warm as a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or quinoa for a healthier alternative.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of tahini sauce before serving.
- If you prefer, cook the chicken in the oven alongside the sweet potatoes but separately to avoid crowding.
- Use fresh or dried herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken rice bowl, sweet potato recipe, easy dinner, healthy chicken meal, roasted sweet potatoes, gluten free dinner
