Wholesome Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl (Printable)

Juicy spiced chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy rice, and vibrant fresh toppings create a satisfying gluten-free bowl ready in 50 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

08 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 lbs)
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup baby spinach, washed

→ Grains

14 - 1 cup uncooked brown rice (or white rice), rinsed
15 - 2 cups water
16 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Toppings & Dressings

17 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
19 - 2 tbsp sliced green onions
20 - 1 small avocado, sliced
21 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In the same bowl, coat chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place on the baking sheet alongside sweet potatoes.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
05 - Combine rice, water, and 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
06 - Once cooked, slice chicken breasts into strips.
07 - Divide rice between four bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, spinach, avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
08 - Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and a wedge of lime. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything roasts on one sheet pan so cleanup is almost nonexistent
  • The combination of warm roasted ingredients and fresh toppings hits every texture and temperature craving
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble in minutes
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the vegetables will steam instead of roast
  • Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing to keep it moist
  • The rice can be made up to 3 days ahead and reheated when needed
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken in the spices for 30 minutes if you have time for deeper flavor
  • Use a large sheet pan with raised edges to catch any juices from the chicken

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