Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Food
A delicious and healthy recipe for chicken and sweet potato bowls that combines flavor and comfort in one dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups spinach or mixed greens
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a separate pan, heat the shredded chicken until warm.
- Assemble the bowls by layering the spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, and chicken.
- Top with avocado slices and additional seasoning if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas.
- This dish can be made ahead of time for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls, comfort food, healthy recipes