Description
These Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a wholesome, nutrient-packed meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender chicken pairs with roasted sweet potatoes and fresh veggies for a colorful, high-protein bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- Optional: avocado slices, lime wedges, or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potato cubes with ½ tbsp olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper to skillet and sauté 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Assemble bowls: divide quinoa or rice among bowls, top with chicken and vegetables, and add roasted sweet potatoes.
- Garnish with avocado slices, lime wedges, or parsley as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
💡 Tip: Make ahead by roasting sweet potatoes and cooking chicken in advance. Store components separately for easy meal prep during the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Bowls
- Method: Roasted & Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: healthy chicken bowl, sweet potato bowl, meal prep bowl, high protein dinner, chicken and vegetables