Description
A hearty yet healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl featuring tender chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and vibrant greens served over brown rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup diced chicken breast
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cooking until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach or kale until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve the chicken and sweet potato mixture over the cooked brown rice.
- Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Use leftover chicken to save time. Cut sweet potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking. Feel free to add more greens or experiment with different toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg