Description
Savor the warmth of a Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl, where tender chicken meets roasted sweet potatoes and vibrant greens. This wholesome dish is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, bringing comfort and nutrition together in one colorful presentation. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it an instant favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 cups diced)
- 3 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes.
- In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In the last few minutes of cooking the chicken, add spinach or kale to wilt.
- Serve by layering roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken breast, and greens in bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg