Description
Whip up these delicious and wholesome Easy Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls for a simple, satisfying weeknight meal. Packed with tender roasted chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and customizable toppings, they’re a healthy go-to.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cumin
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- For Serving (suggestions):
- Cooked quinoa or brown rice
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Black beans, rinsed and drained
- Corn kernels
- Diced avocado
- Lime crema or your favorite sauce
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and ½ tsp smoked paprika. Spread on one half of the baking sheet.
- 3. Pat chicken dry and cut into chunks if desired. Place in a bowl.
- 4. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, remaining ½ tsp smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper (and optional cumin/cayenne) to the chicken. Toss to coat.
- 5. Spread chicken on the other half of the baking sheet.
- 6. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C).
- 7. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- 8. Assemble bowls: Start with a base of grains, then add roasted sweet potatoes and chicken.
- 9. Top with black beans, corn, avocado, cilantro, and a drizzle of your favorite sauce.
- 10. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Store cooled leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat components in the oven or microwave. Add fresh toppings just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 (will vary based on toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 12g
- Sodium: Approximately 400mg
- Fat: Approximately 18g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 8g
- Protein: Approximately 35g