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Cajun Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls

Cajun Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls: Flavor-Packed Delight

Cajun Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls are a flavorful, customizable, and nutritious meal perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • - Sheet pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for juicier texture.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can use canola or avocado oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Feel free to experiment with Creole seasoning.

For the Veggies

  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Try butternut squash as an alternative.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Can swap for green beans or asparagus.

For the Base

  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice Cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

For the Toppings

  • 1 avocado Sliced Avocado Optional for creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chopped Green Onions Optional garnish.

For the Chipotle Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Plain Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt for a lower-calorie option.
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder Use canned chipotle peppers in adobo for more heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Consider fresh minced garlic for more flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Maple syrup is a vegan alternative.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Essential seasonings for flavor enhancement.

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • On a sheet pan, combine sweet potatoes and broccoli with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and ½ tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, toss chicken breasts with remaining olive oil and Cajun seasoning.
  • Spread seasoned chicken on another sheet pan in a single layer.
  • Bake both sheet pans for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper together until smooth.
  • To serve, fill each bowl with cooked white rice, layer with roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, top with avocado slices and green onions, and drizzle with chipotle sauce.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional veggies and proteins to suit your taste!
Keyword Bowls, Cajun Chicken, healthy meal, meal prep, quick dinner, sweet potato