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Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

Savory Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl: A Wholesome Delight

This Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl combines juicy chicken, nutritious sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice, offering a customizable and wholesome meal option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl Base
  • 1 pound Cubed Chicken Can be swapped for turkey or rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash or pumpkin
  • 1 cup Rice (Jasmine/Brown Quinoa) Cauliflower rice can be used for a low-carb version
For Roasting
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as an alternative
  • 1 Spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, onion powder) Can use taco seasoning for variety
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
For Toppings & Final Touches
  • 1 Toppings (shredded cabbage, avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, etc.) Customize based on preferences
  • 1 Sauce (yogurt lime sauce or tahini) Alternative options include salsa or chimichurri

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • large skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare sweet potatoes by peeling and cubing them into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, spices, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast the sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and tender.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season chicken and cook for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Warm the rice either as leftovers or freshly cooked according to package instructions.
  5. Assemble the bowls with rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and chicken. Add desired toppings.
  6. Drizzle with sauce to enhance the dish and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights, customizable to fit various dietary needs, and easy to meal prep ahead of time.

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