Description
Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowls combine tender roasted chicken, caramelized sweet potato cubes, and fluffy white rice, all drizzled with a silky garlic‑infused cream sauce. This easy, nutritious bowl is perfect for meal‑prepping, delivering balanced protein, carbs, and flavor in just 40 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights, the recipe offers simple steps, customizable toppings, and a satisfying finish that keeps you energized and satisfied. Serve hot for a flavorful experience perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast 25‑30 minutes until tender.
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Heat remaining oil in a skillet; season chicken with salt and pepper, sauté until browned and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add garlic, then stir in heavy cream; simmer until thickened; season.
- Assemble bowls: rice base, topped with sweet potatoes and chicken, drizzle sauce, garnish with herbs.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the sweet potatoes before roasting. Leftovers reheat well
- keep sauce separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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