Description
Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl: A vibrant, protein-packed bowl that makes a balanced meal shine. Juicy seasoned chicken, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice come together with fresh spinach and avocado for color, texture, and nutrition. Ready in under 40 minutes, it suits busy weeknights and meal prep alike. Customize with lemon zest and herbs for brightness, and enjoy a wholesome bowl that satisfies every craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Lemon or lime wedges
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Season the diced chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
- In serving bowls, add a base of warm rice.
- Arrange roasted sweet potatoes, cooked chicken, and fresh spinach or kale over the top.
- Add avocado slices if using.
- Squeeze fresh lemon or lime over the bowls and garnish with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
- Rice can be white, brown, or jasmine—choose your preferred variety.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
- For extra brightness, add a pinch of chili flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Healthy chicken, sweet potato bowls, rice bowl, high-protein meals, easy weeknight dinner, gluten free, meal prep, avocado, lemon, parsley, cilantro