Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl, a wholesome meal that combines tender Cajun-spiced chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and crisp broccoli. This dish is not only quick to prepare—in just 45 minutes—but also customizable to suit your dietary preferences. Topped with a smoky chipotle drizzle and served over fluffy rice, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with protein and nutrients, this bowl offers a delicious way to enjoy a balanced meal that will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- ½ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potatoes and broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning on one sheet pan.
- In another bowl, coat chicken pieces with remaining olive oil and Cajun seasoning; spread on a separate sheet pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F; return sweet potatoes for an additional 5-10 minutes until fork-tender.
- For the chipotle drizzle, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Assemble by layering rice at the bottom of bowls followed by chicken, sweet potatoes, broccoli, avocado slices, green onions (if desired), and drizzle with chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg