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Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl – Ultimate 45-Minute Healthy Dinner Recipe


  • Author: Amanda
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl loaded with juicy seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy rice, spinach, avocado, and a creamy tahini drizzle. Perfect for meal prep or a wholesome family dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 avocado sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Fresh parsley
  • Tahini sauce

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes.

2. Roast sweet potatoes at 400°F for 25 minutes.

3. Cook rice according to package directions.

4. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until 165°F.

5. Rest and slice the chicken.

6. Steam spinach.

7. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, sweet potatoes, spinach, avocado, sesame seeds, parsley, and tahini sauce.

Notes

  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze without avocado for up to 3 months.
  • Great for weekly meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Eats
  • Method: Roasting and Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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