Description
A hearty and healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl combining roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and avocado served over brown rice or quinoa for a nutritious, gluten-free Southwestern-inspired meal perfect for meal prep or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Additional Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with half of the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Season and Cook Chicken: While the sweet potatoes roast, season the cubed chicken with cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Prepare the Bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, cooked chicken, black beans, corn kernels, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Add Final Touches: Drizzle the juice of one lime over each bowl to add a fresh, zesty flavor. Serve the bowls warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of chipotle mayo for extra flavor.
- Swap brown rice or quinoa for cauliflower rice to create a lower-carb version.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days for convenient meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
