Description
Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a vibrant, flavorful dish perfect for cozy dinners. These bowls feature tender, spicy chicken paired with creamy roasted sweet potatoes, all topped with a zesty sauce. Whether you’re meal prepping or hosting friends, this dish is sure to impress with its bold flavors and delightful textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), cubed
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and rub Cajun seasoning on both sides. Drizzle with olive oil.
- In a bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes on one side of a baking sheet and place chicken on the other side. Roast for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Mix lime juice with extra Cajun seasoning in a small bowl for the sauce.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve by layering sweet potatoes and chicken slices in bowls; drizzle with zesty sauce and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg