Description
A balanced meal combining protein, carbs, and healthy fats, featuring savory chicken and sweet potatoes served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
- To taste salt (adjust based on preference)
- To taste pepper (adjust based on preference)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- As needed chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Start by dicing the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and cubing the sweet potatoes.
- Rinse and cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika if you like. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the cubed sweet potatoes, stirring gently. Cook until they’re tender and slightly caramelized, around 10 minutes.
- Layer the cooked rice, sautéed chicken, and sweet potatoes in bowls. Top with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Notes
You can add extra toppings like avocado or a drizzle of your favorite sauce for an added flavor kick. This recipe is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg