Easy & Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls
A wholesome bowl filled with tender chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and crisp broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Season the chicken breasts with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or pan-cook the chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked through.
- Steam or roast the broccoli until tender, if using.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve it in bowls with the roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil and spices for 30 minutes before cooking. Use pre-cut sweet potato cubes for time-saving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg