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EASY CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO RICE BOWL

This Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. It's packed with nutrients, customizable with your favorite toppings and spices, and incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups cooked rice brown, white, or jasmine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado, sliced optional
  • 1/2 cup black beans optional
  • 1/2 cup corn optional
  • 1/4 cup salsa optional
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges optional

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Oven
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
  4. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
  5. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Season the chicken with onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  8. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through.
  9. In a bowl, layer the cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and cooked chicken.
  10. Add your favorite toppings like avocado, black beans, corn, salsa, Greek yogurt, cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  11. Drizzle with your favorite sauce.

Notes

For meal prepping, cook the rice, roast the sweet potatoes, and cook the chicken ahead of time. Store the components separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to prevent the rice from becoming soggy. You can use frozen sweet potatoes, rotisserie chicken, or substitute the chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegan option. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken or sweet potatoes.