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Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls

Hearty Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls for Cozy Nights

These Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a nutritious, customizable meal perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for a smokier flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic for more flavor
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Rice Brown rice preferred
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Sour cream can be used as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
For Garnish
  • 1 bunch Fresh Herbs (Cilantro or Parsley) Omit if cilantro is not preferred
  • 2 cups Green Vegetables Sautéed or steamed like broccoli or spinach

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until coated. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add cubed chicken seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, remaining paprika, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Assemble bowls with a layer of rice, followed by sweet potatoes, sautéed chicken, and green vegetables.
  6. Drizzle the creamy sauce over the bowls and sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Can substitute chicken with tempeh or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

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