Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls: Easy, Healthy Comfort Food
A delicious and healthy recipe for Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls that combines savory chicken with sweet potatoes for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season the chicken breasts with additional salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped kale and sauté until wilted.
- Assemble the bowls by layering sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, and sautéed kale.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- This recipe can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls, healthy recipes, comfort food