Description
Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep is a nutritious and balanced dish featuring seasoned roasted chicken breast paired with roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for prepping healthy meals in advance, ensuring a wholesome and satisfying option for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the chicken and vegetables together.
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes and broccoli florets with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange vegetables on baking sheet: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes and broccoli evenly on a baking sheet to ensure they roast properly.
- Season the chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika for extra flavor.
- Roast chicken and vegetables: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the baking sheet alongside the vegetables. Roast everything in the oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Divide into portions: Once cooked, slice the chicken breasts and distribute the chicken and roasted vegetables into meal prep containers for easy grab-and-go meals throughout the week.
Notes
- For additional carbohydrates and variety, add cooked quinoa or brown rice to each meal prep container.
- Feel free to swap broccoli for other favorite vegetables like green beans or asparagus.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
