Description
A comforting dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes and seasoned chicken, this bowl combines caramelized sweetness with savory goodness, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (~300 g total)
- 1 cup uncooked rice (brown or white)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
- Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, cook the rice according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.
- Season the chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Optional: In the same skillet, add broccoli florets with a splash of water and sauté 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Season lightly.
- Assemble each bowl with rice, sliced chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and broccoli. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
Using brown rice will increase fiber; substituting chicken thighs can increase fat slightly. Store in airtight containers for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg