Description
These Cajun Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
- Cook Chicken: Rub the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice or quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the top before serving.
Notes
- You can swap chicken for shrimp or tofu.
- For meal prep, store the components separately in the fridge and assemble when ready to eat.
- A drizzle of ranch or chipotle sauce makes a great finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
