Description
This Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a vibrant, healthy meal combining juicy Cajun-seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and broccoli, served over fluffy white rice with a creamy chipotle sauce. Perfectly balanced with fresh avocado and green onions, it’s an easy 45-minute dinner that packs bold flavors and nourishing ingredients into every bite.
Ingredients
Protein & Veggies
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, divided
Rice & Toppings
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Sliced avocado, for serving
- Fresh chopped green onions, optional for garnish
Chipotle Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line three sheet pans — or two large ones — with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Toss Vegetables with Oil and Seasoning: Spread the diced sweet potatoes and broccoli florets evenly onto one large sheet pan or divide them between two. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with half the Cajun seasoning (½ tablespoon), then toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the other half tablespoon of Cajun seasoning until they’re well coated. Spread the chicken in a single layer on the third sheet pan for even cooking.
- Bake Chicken and Vegetables: Place all pans in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Then, remove the chicken and broccoli pans, but return the sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Make the Chipotle Sauce: While baking finishes, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), chipotle chili pepper powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls: To serve, layer cooked white rice in bowls, then top with roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli. Garnish with sliced avocado, chopped green onions if using, and a generous drizzle of the chipotle sauce. Enjoy your warm, flavorful bowl!
Notes
- You can swap mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt in the sauce to reduce fat and add protein.
- If you prefer spicier sauce, increase the chipotle chili powder slightly.
- For a gluten-free meal, ensure your Cajun seasoning does not contain gluten additives.
- Leftover components can be stored separately and reheated for meal prep.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
