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Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 3–4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A wholesome and easy-to-make meal prep featuring roasted chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, and broccoli, seasoned with paprika and garlic powder, perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner throughout the week.

Ingredients

Protein and Vegetables

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups broccoli florets

Vegetables and Seasoning

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting sweet potatoes and chicken evenly.
  2. Prepare and roast sweet potatoes: In a mixing bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15 minutes, allowing them to start softening and caramelizing.
  3. Add chicken and broccoli: After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet and arrange the chicken breasts and broccoli florets alongside the partially roasted sweet potatoes. Season the chicken and broccoli with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Continue roasting: Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast everything together for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C) and the broccoli and sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized.
  5. Portion the meal prep: Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before dividing the chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli evenly into 3 to 4 meal prep containers for easy grab-and-go meals throughout the week.

Notes

  • For extra carbohydrates and fiber, add a serving of cooked quinoa or brown rice to your meal prep containers.
  • This meal prep keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days, making it perfect for busy weekly meal planning.
  • You can swap out broccoli for other vegetables like green beans or Brussels sprouts if preferred.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for a different flavor profile.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Meal Prep, Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/chicken-and-sweet-potato-meal-prep-recipe/