Description
Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl delivers a balanced, nourishing plate in under 40 minutes. Juicy paprika-seasoned chicken pairs with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy rice, and crisp broccoli for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This meal-prep friendly bowl is high in protein and fiber and naturally gluten-free if you choose brown rice. Finish with a Greek yogurt or tahini drizzle for extra flavor and enjoy delicious leftovers that store and reheat beautifully all week. Great for families. Perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cups cooked brown or white rice
- ½ cup steamed broccoli or green beans
- Optional drizzle: Greek yogurt sauce or tahini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- While sweet potatoes roast, season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble bowls with rice, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, and vegetables.
- Add sauce if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap chicken with turkey or tofu for variations.
- Use brown rice for extra fiber.
- Roast vegetables to your desired crispness.
- For meal prep, divide into four containers and refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Add sauces like Greek yogurt or tahini for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 120 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl, healthy weeknight dinner, meal prep, high protein, gluten-free, balanced bowl, easy dinner, family-friendly