Description
A cozy and comforting bowl featuring tender chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and chewy brown rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook brown rice according to package instructions.
- While the rice and sweet potatoes are cooking, grill or pan-sear the chicken breast until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into even pieces.
- In bowls, layer the rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of chicken broth to the rice or a pat of butter at the end.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, sweet potato, rice bowl, healthy recipe, weeknight dinner