Description
Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowls are a vibrant and nutritious meal that brings together bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This dish features juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken, tender roasted sweet potatoes, and crisp broccoli, all served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a smoky chipotle sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a meal prep option, this recipe allows for customization based on your preferences. With its colorful presentation and satisfying taste, it’s an ideal choice for those seeking healthy yet delicious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- Cooked white rice
- Avocado (for serving)
- ½ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On one sheet pan, toss diced sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
- In a bowl, coat chicken pieces with olive oil and Cajun seasoning; place on another sheet pan.
- Bake both trays for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ingredients for the chipotle drizzle.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, chicken, veggies, avocado slices, and drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg