Description
A flavorful and nutritious one-bowl dinner featuring roasted chicken and sweet potatoes, customizable with various toppings and seasonings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless chicken breasts or thighs (Thighs are juicier and more forgiving.)
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes (Cubed and tossed with oil and seasonings.)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (Can substitute with avocado oil.)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 medium Red onion (Diced, if desired.)
- 1 cup Bell pepper (Diced, if desired.)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Crumbled goat cheese (For a tangy flavor.)
- 1 cup Sautéed kale or spinach (For added nutrition.)
- 1 medium Avocado (Diced.)
- 1/4 cup Green onions (Chopped, for garnish.)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (Chopped, for garnish.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Dice the sweet potatoes and toss them with olive oil, salt, and seasoning. Spread them on one side of a baking sheet.
- Cut chicken into chunks and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite seasoning. Place on the other side of the baking sheet.
Cooking
- Roast the sweet potatoes and chicken together for 20-25 minutes, flipping the sweet potatoes halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest briefly.
Assembly
- Build your bowl starting with the roasted sweet potatoes and chicken.
- Add any optional toppings and drizzle with a sauce of your choice.
Notes
Leftovers taste great and can be stored in the fridge for about three days. Ideal for meal prep and easy lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
