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
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pan-Seared Chicken
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Rice Base
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2 cups cooked white or brown rice
Creamy Spiced Sauce
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
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Salt, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
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1 cup sautéed or steamed greens (kale, spinach, or broccoli)
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Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, cayenne (if using), and salt until smooth and creamy.
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Prepare rice according to package instructions. Cook greens if using.
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Assemble bowls with rice on the bottom, followed by sweet potatoes, chicken, and greens.
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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