Description
A quick and easy healthy meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, seared chicken, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes, then toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any desired spices. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Once all components are ready, assemble the bowl by placing a scoop of rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your healthy meal!
Notes
Preheating the oven makes the sweet potatoes roast evenly. Let the chicken rest a few minutes after cooking so the juices stay inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg