Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl: A Nourishing Delight
A delicious and nutritious meal that combines tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and rice for a balanced dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook the diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Steam the broccoli until tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, layer the brown rice, followed by roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, and broccoli. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking.
- You can substitute quinoa for brown rice for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: healthy, chicken, sweet potato, rice, bowl