Description
Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep is a nutritious and balanced dish featuring seasoned roasted chicken breasts paired with tender roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli. This straightforward recipe is ideal for meal prepping, offering a flavorful and wholesome option to enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting.
- Season Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes and broccoli florets with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat them with the seasonings.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly on a baking sheet to ensure proper roasting.
- Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a small amount of paprika for added flavor.
- Add Chicken to Sheet: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the baking sheet alongside the vegetables, making sure not to overcrowd.
- Roast: Roast everything in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, checking that the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- Slice and Portion: Once cooked, slice the chicken breasts and divide them along with the roasted vegetables into meal prep containers for easy storage and future meals.
Notes
- You can add quinoa or brown rice to the meal prep containers for additional carbohydrates to make it more filling.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to avoid foodborne illness.
- Feel free to swap broccoli for other vegetables like green beans or asparagus according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
