30-Minute Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
A nutritious and balanced meal featuring chicken and sweet potatoes served over rice. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest, then slice.
- In the same pan, sauté the diced sweet potato until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Assemble the bowl with rice, sliced chicken, and sweet potatoes. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use quinoa instead of rice for a gluten-free option.
- Add avocado or a fried egg for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg