Name: Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 tbsp olive oil for sweet potatoes; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil for chicken; 0.5 tsp garlic powder for chicken; 0.5 tsp onion powder; Salt and black pepper to taste for the chicken; 2 cups cooked white or brown rice; 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp sriracha or to taste; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp paprika; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional); Salt to taste for the sauce; 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, or cucumber); Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Description

A quick and delicious meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, perfectly cooked chicken, and a creamy sauce. Ideal for meal prep and flexible for variations.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil for sweet potatoes
0.5 tsp paprika
0.25 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp olive oil for chicken
0.5 tsp garlic powder for chicken
0.5 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste for the chicken
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
0.5 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sriracha or to taste
0.5 tsp cumin
0.25 tsp paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt to taste for the sauce
1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, or cucumber)
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 mins, flipping halfway until tender and caramelized.
Season chicken cubes with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 mins until golden and cooked through.
Whisk Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne. Season with salt until smooth.
Cook rice and steam or sauté green vegetables if using.
Divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, pan-seared chicken, and green vegetables.
Generously drizzle with creamy spiced sauce and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

Notes

To keep the sweet potatoes from getting mushy, roast until just fork-tender. Great for meal prep; store the components separately and reheat as needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking and Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chicken, sweet potato, meal prep, easy dinner, healthy