Healthy Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl: A Nourishing Delight for Home Cooks
A nutritious and satisfying rice bowl packed with flavors and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, let chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- In a bowl, layer cooked brown rice, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, fresh spinach, and avocado.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite spices to the chicken for extra flavor.
- This bowl can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl