Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delightful and nutritious meal option that brings together tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables in a single bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish combines the smoky flavor of BBQ sauce with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, creating a satisfying balance that your whole family will enjoy. With minimal cleanup thanks to a one-sheet pan method, these bowls are as easy to prepare as they are delicious. Customize them with your favorite toppings and enjoy a quick yet wholesome dinner that ticks all the boxes for flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (or chili powder)
- 1 medium head broccoli
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch chunks; chop onion into 1-inch pieces.
- On a lined sheet pan, combine sweet potatoes and onions with olive oil, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and half of the salt. Toss well.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets to the pan; toss with olive oil and remaining salt. Place chicken breasts in the center and brush with BBQ sauce.
- Bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred chicken in the pan using two forks and mix with remaining BBQ sauce.
- Serve immediately in bowls with roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg