Description
Wholesome and flavorful Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls for two, featuring juicy chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, colorful veggies, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
- 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Veggies and Base
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, rice, or mixed greens
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small avocado, sliced
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Roast Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
- Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the Vegetables
- Steam broccoli for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Slice red bell pepper and avocado.
- Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Assemble the Bowls
- Divide quinoa (or chosen base) into two bowls.
- Add roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, and avocado.
- Drizzle dressing on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas.
- Swap quinoa for farro, couscous, or spinach.
- Add crunch with roasted nuts or seeds.
- Try a tahini-based or balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
- Sprinkle with feta, fresh herbs, or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: Roasting and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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