Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl: Your Easy High-Protein Meal!
For a satisfying and nutritious meal that fits easily into your busy schedule, try this Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl: Your Easy High-Protein Meal! This delightful dish brings together juicy chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy sauce for a wholesome experience that’s both easy to prepare and full of flavor. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, you can customize it to suit your taste or what you have on hand. The result? A colorful, high-protein bowl that’s sure to please!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp tahini or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until crispy.
- While sweet potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with tahini (or lemon juice), minced garlic, and water to desired thickness for the creamy sauce.
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls with brown rice as the base, topped with roasted sweet potatoes and chicken. Drizzle with the creamy sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg