Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
A nourishing bowl filled with roasted sweet potatoes, grilled chicken, and fresh greens, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the sweet potatoes into cubes, tossing them with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until they are tender and golden.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the brown rice according to the package instructions. Use chicken broth instead of water for deeper flavor.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and any other spices you love. Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- In a bowl, layer the cooked brown rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and a generous handful of fresh spinach or kale. Lay the sliced chicken breasts over the top.
- Finish with sliced avocado and sprinkle optional toppings like sesame seeds or chopped green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispy sweet potatoes, make sure there’s space between the cubes on the baking sheet. Use leftover rice for a quicker preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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