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Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls with golden pan-seared chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy rice, sautéed greens, and creamy yogurt sauce

Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls


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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a comforting, nourishing meal made with juicy pan-seared chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy rice, greens, and a creamy yogurt sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep.


Ingredients

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Pan-Seared Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Rice Base

  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

Creamy Spiced Sauce

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

  • Salt, to taste

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 cup sautéed or steamed greens (kale, spinach, or broccoli)

  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.

  2. While sweet potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, cayenne (if using), and salt until smooth and creamy.

  4. Prepare rice according to package instructions. Cook greens if using.

  5. Assemble bowls with rice on the bottom, followed by sweet potatoes, chicken, and greens.

  6. Drizzle generously with creamy sauce and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm.

Notes

Great for meal prep — store components separately for up to 4 days.

Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice if desired.

Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for 3 days.

Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing sriracha.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting, Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg