Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are the perfect solution for busy weeknights or meal prepping, combining tender BBQ chicken with flavorful roasted sweet potatoes and vibrant vegetables. This nutritious dish is quick to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it a go-to option for families looking for healthy yet delicious meals. With customizable ingredients and a delightful flavor profile, these bowls are sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy them as a satisfying dinner or pack them for lunch throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (or chili powder)
- 1 medium head broccoli
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1/2" cubes and onion into 1-inch pieces. Place on a lined sheet pan.
- Toss sweet potatoes and onion with olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and chipotle powder. Bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, add chopped broccoli seasoned with olive oil and remaining salt to one side of the pan. Place chicken breasts brushed with BBQ sauce on the other side. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken using two forks, mix with remaining BBQ sauce, and divide everything into bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg