Description
A nutritious and comforting rice bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned chicken, and a choice of rice, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 2 Sweet potatoes
- 1 cup Rice (brown, white, or jasmine)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Broccoli (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Dice the sweet potatoes and toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes per side.
- Assemble the bowl by adding a layer of rice topped with roasted sweet potatoes and sliced chicken. Optionally, add steamed broccoli on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy your nourishing meal.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving and allows for various ingredient substitutions. It reheats well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, sweet potato, rice bowl, meal prep, healthy dinner