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Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

A vibrant, filling one-pan meal featuring savory chicken, sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice, perfect for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Chicken breast Boneless and skinless
  • 2 cups Sweet potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup Rice Any type of rice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For roasting and seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika Enhances sweetness of sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup Broccoli Optional, for added nutrition and color

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread them on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the sweet potatoes for about 25-30 minutes until they’re tender.
  4. While sweet potatoes are roasting, cook rice according to package instructions.
  5. Season chicken breast with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or pan-fry until fully cooked.
Assembly
  1. In a bowl, layer the cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and sliced chicken.
  2. Add broccoli if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes into smaller cubes for quicker roasting. For added flavor, consider seasoning rice during cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.