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Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Rice Bowl

This recipe combines tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and rice for a simple, healthy meal suitable for dinner or meal prepping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for about 25 minutes or until tender.
  4. In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook the chicken for about 7-10 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink.
  6. In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and chicken. Mix well.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free. You can prepare the rice, roast the sweet potatoes, and cook the chicken ahead of time to assemble these bowls quickly later in the week.

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