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Healthy chicken and sweet potato rice bowl garnished with fresh vegetables

Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

This quick and easy Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a delicious, customizable meal featuring tender chicken breast, roasted sweet potatoes, and your choice of colorful veggies served over rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 lb Chicken breast Boneless and skinless
  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup Rice Brown or white
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 cups Variety of vegetables (e.g. broccoli, bell peppers, carrots) Choose favorites
  • to taste Dressing (e.g., vinaigrette, tahini)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Dice the sweet potatoes and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the rice according to package instructions.
  4. In a pan, cook the chicken breast until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Slice the cooked chicken.
Assembly
  1. In bowls, layer rice, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, and your choice of veggies.
  2. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Notes

Don’t skip roasting those sweet potatoes for a sweet, caramelized flavor. This dish keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for about 3 months.