Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

🖋️ Written by Emma

why make this recipe

The Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a nutritious meal packed with flavor and easy to prepare. It combines protein from chicken, healthy carbs from sweet potatoes and rice, and essential nutrients from vegetables. This bowl is perfect for busy weekdays or meal prepping for the week ahead. It’s satisfying, delicious, and can be mixed and matched with various ingredients to suit your taste.

how to make Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Sweet potatoes
• White or brown rice
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Broccoli or other vegetables (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cut sweet potatoes into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika, then spread on a baking sheet.
3. Bake sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes until tender.
4. While the potatoes are baking, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
5. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
6. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
7. If using, steam or sauté the broccoli or other vegetables.
8. Assemble the rice bowl by layering rice, sweet potatoes, chicken, and vegetables.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

how to serve Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

Serve the Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl warm in a bowl. You can mix everything together or keep the ingredients layered for a nice presentation. A drizzle of your favorite sauce or a sprinkle of fresh herbs can add extra flavor.

how to store Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

You can store the Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. If you want, you can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

tips to make Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

• Cut sweet potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
• Add your favorite vegetables for more color and nutrients.
• Adjust the spices to match your preference. You can try chili powder for some heat or add a bit of honey for sweetness.
• Consider marinating the chicken for extra flavor if you have time.

variation

Feel free to change up the protein by using turkey, tofu, or shrimp instead of chicken. You can also try other grains like quinoa or farro for a different texture.

FAQs

1. Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the components ahead of time. Cook the chicken, sweet potatoes, and rice, then store them separately in the fridge. Assemble the bowl when you’re ready to eat.

2. Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?
Absolutely! This recipe is perfect for meal prep. Just make a larger batch and divide it into individual containers for easy grab-and-go meals.

3. Can I use frozen vegetables instead of fresh?
Yes, frozen vegetables work great in this recipe! Just steam them according to the package instructions before adding them to your bowl.

Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

A nutritious and flavorful meal combining chicken, sweet potatoes, rice, and vegetables, perfect for busy weekdays or meal prepping.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 600

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the bowl

• 2 pieces Chicken breast Seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• 2 cups Sweet potatoes Cut into cubes and tossed with olive oil and spices.
• 1 cup White or brown rice Cooked according to package instructions.
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil For tossing sweet potatoes.
• 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
• 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
• 1 teaspoon Paprika For seasoning sweet potatoes.
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For seasoning chicken.
• 1 cup Broccoli or other vegetables (optional) Can be steamed or sautéed.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cut sweet potatoes into cubes, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika, then spread on a baking sheet.
3. Bake sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes until tender.
4. While the potatoes are baking, cook the rice according to the package instructions.
5. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Cooking

1. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
2. If using, steam or sauté the broccoli or other vegetables.

Assembly

1. Assemble the rice bowl by layering rice, sweet potatoes, chicken, and vegetables.
2. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes into uniform sizes for even cooking. Add your favorite vegetables for more color and nutrients. Adjust spices to match your preference. Consider marinating the chicken for extra flavor if time permits. You can also use turkey, tofu, or shrimp as protein alternatives or try different grains like quinoa or farro.