Description
A nutritious and flavorful chicken and sweet potato rice bowl packed with protein, carbs, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and cook the diced chicken until cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and cooked chicken; toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep and allows for customization with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg