Description
Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowls are the perfect combination of flavor and nutrition, designed for those with busy lifestyles who still want to enjoy a wholesome meal. Featuring tender Cajun-spiced chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables, all drizzled with a smoky chipotle sauce, these bowls are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. They can be customized to suit your taste or dietary preferences, making them ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner. With this recipe, you’ll discover how easy it is to prepare a satisfying dish that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- Cooked white rice
- Sliced avocado (for serving)
- Chipotle drizzle (made from mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil and Cajun seasoning; spread on one sheet pan.
- Season chicken pieces in another bowl with olive oil and Cajun seasoning; arrange on a separate pan.
- Bake all ingredients for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F; return sweet potatoes for an additional 5-10 minutes if needed.
- Whisk together chipotle sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble bowls starting with rice as the base; top with chicken, sweet potatoes, broccoli, avocado slices, and drizzle with chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg