Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowls. This vibrant dish brings together tender Cajun-spiced chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and crisp broccoli, all drizzled with a smoky chipotle sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these bowls are not only nutritious but also incredibly customizable to fit your taste preferences. Enjoy them as a hearty dinner option that impresses family and friends alike while supporting a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- Cooked white rice for serving
- Cajun seasoning
- chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil and Cajun seasoning; spread on one sheet pan.
- Coat chicken with olive oil and Cajun seasoning; arrange on another sheet pan.
- Bake all for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F).
- Whisk together ingredients for the chipotle drizzle in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, vegetables, avocado slices, green onions, and drizzle with chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg