Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl High-Protein Dinner
A nourishing rice bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned chicken, fresh greens, and bold flavor. Ideal for meal prep or healthy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
1½ cups rice (white or brown), cooked
2 cups baby spinach or kale
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
Dressing or sauce of choice (optional)
Instructions
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Toss sweet potatoes with oil, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 25 min.
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Season chicken with cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook in skillet with oil until browned and cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
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Prepare rice.
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In bowls, layer rice, greens, sweet potatoes, chicken, onion, and avocado.
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Drizzle with dressing and serve.
Notes
Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice. Use tofu for vegan option. Great for meal prep.