Description
A quick, high‑protein chicken and sweet potato meal prep perfect for busy weeks. Roast sweet potatoes, grill seasoned chicken, steam broccoli, then portion into containers for a balanced, 400‑calorie lunch or dinner. Ideal for weight‑management, this easy recipe uses pantry staples and delivers flavor, nutrition, and convenience in one simple plan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken breast
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper; roast 25‑30 minutes. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook in skillet 6‑7 minutes per side. Steam or sauté broccoli until tender. Divide chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli into four containers; garnish with parsley. Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
Notes
- Allow chicken to rest before slicing for juicier meat. Cool vegetables slightly before sealing containers to prevent condensation. For extra flavor
- add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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