Description
Cajun Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together spiced chicken and sweet, roasted potatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this meal is not only packed with flavor but also rich in nutrients. Perfect for busy weekdays or family dinners, you can easily customize it to suit your taste by adding your favorite vegetables. With its bold Cajun seasoning and wholesome ingredients, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with olive oil and half of the Cajun seasoning until coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Season chicken breasts with the remaining Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before slicing it into strips.
- In serving bowls, layer roasted sweet potatoes with sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg