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Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

This nutritious bowl combines roasted sweet potatoes, tender chicken, and rice, making it a warm and satisfying meal. Customize it with avocado or herbs for added flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup brown rice or white rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Toppings
  • avocado
  • fresh herbs
  • your choice of sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the rice according to package instructions.
  5. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  6. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of olive oil, and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
Assembly
  1. Once everything is cooked, assemble the bowl by adding rice, sliced chicken, and roasted sweet potatoes.
  2. Top with avocado, fresh herbs, or your choice of sauce.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Cut sweet potatoes in even cubes so they roast at the same time. Do not crowd the baking sheet; give the cubes space to brown. Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy. Use a meat thermometer if unsure: chicken is done at 165°F (74°C). Cook rice a little firm if you will reheat bowls later.