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Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

A quick and delicious meal featuring chicken, sweet potatoes, and rice that's healthy and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice You can use any type of rice.
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced Ensure chicken is fully cooked.
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed Sweet potato is packed with vitamins.
Seasoning and Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Divided for roasting and cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds flavor to the sweet potatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For a touch of smokiness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste Adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Fresh parsley for garnish Adds color and freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for about 25 minutes or until tender.
  2. In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 7-10 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink.
Assembly
  1. In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and chicken. Mix it all up so every bite has a bit of everything!
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce. To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.