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Home » Recipe » BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls

BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls

January 13, 2019 by Danielle Green 59 Comments

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BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and healthy dinner idea bursting with bold flavors and nutritious vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prepping lunches for work or a quick weeknight meal.

BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and healthy dinner recipe bursting with bold flavors and nutritious vegetables. This easy sheet pan dinner is perfect for meal prepping lunches for work or a quick weeknight meal. BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and healthy dinner idea bursting with bold flavors and nutritious vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prepping lunches for work or a quick weeknight meal.

BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls

Chicken bowls are perfect for those of you in a dinner rut. It happens to the best of us. I know I find myself there more often than not, making the same simple meals over and over. I crave something different, but don’t always feel overly ambitious to try anything new. These BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are the perfect departure from your normal dinner routine, but are beautifully simple and easy!

How to Make BBQ Chicken Bowls

Making these healthy bowls is super simple and only requires one sheet pan! To get started, toss the sweet potatoes and onions on a baking sheet and coat them with olive oil, garlic and chipotle powder. If you don’t have chipotle powder you can substitute chili powder or paprika depending on your spice preference.

BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and healthy dinner idea bursting with bold flavors and nutritious vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prepping lunches for work or a quick weeknight meal.

After the potatoes and onions have baked for 20 minute, remove them from the oven and add the broccoli and chicken breasts to the pan. Brush the chicken with a little BBQ sauce and bake an additional 15 minutes until everything is cooked through.

Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and allow to cool for a few minutes before shredding them with two forks. Toss the shredded chicken with a little more BBQ sauce. Pile all of the goodness into a bowl and enjoy these delicious BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls!

BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and healthy dinner idea bursting with bold flavors and nutritious vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prepping lunches for work or a quick weeknight meal. Easy Meal Prep Chicken Bowls

I love to meal prep and regularly use this Meal Planner Calendar to plan my dinners. These healthy bowls are one of my go-to’s for meal prep. Whether you make a whole batch to prep your dinners for the week or enjoy some of the leftovers packed for lunches to bring to work the next day, they hold up well being reheated. Toss them in your favorite meal prep containers and you have easy wholesome meals without all the hassle of cooking every day!

There really isn’t anything better than a delicious and simple meal that is easy to throw together like this BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls. They are a healthy dinner idea full of veggies and lean protein for a meal you can feel great about!BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and healthy dinner idea bursting with bold flavors and nutritious vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prepping lunches for work or a quick weeknight meal.

BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and healthy dinner idea bursting with bold flavors and nutritious vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prepping lunches for work or a quick weeknight meal.
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4.8 from 20 votes

BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls

BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty and healthy dinner idea bursting with bold flavors and nutritious vegetables. This easy sheet pan recipe is perfect for meal prepping lunches for work or a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Entree
Servings: 3
Author: Danielle Green

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tsp. salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder or chili powder
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 c. BBQ sauce divided
  • salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1/2" chunks. Chop onion into 1 inch pieces and add to a lined sheet pan along with the sweet potatoes. Toss the sweet potatoes and onions with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, garlic powder and chipotle powder and toss until well combined. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
  • Toss the sweet potatoes and push to one side of the pan. Add the broccoli and toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Add the chicken breasts and brush with 1/4 c. BBQ sauce. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes at 400° until the chicken is done.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and shred the chicken breasts using two forks. Toss the chicken with the remaining BBQ sauce. Add to bowls along with the roasted vegetables and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 bowl
Servings Per Container 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1158mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 18%
Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
Sugars 25g
Protein 34g 68%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Comments

  1. London || Gluten Free with L.B. says

    March 5, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    This combo looks so yummy! We eat sweet potatoes almost nightly… I love the idea of pairing BBQ chicken with it. Beautiful photography, too 🙂

    Reply
  2. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    March 7, 2017 at 9:02 am

    Those veggies look great!

    Reply
  3. Vicky Nelson says

    March 14, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    Will the chicken only be baked for 15 minutes or do you pre-cook it somehow?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      March 15, 2017 at 3:29 am

      The chicken breasts will bake for 15-20 minutes and it should be cooked through. If you are using thick chicken breasts, you would need to add the chicken earlier so it can bake longer.

      Reply
  4. Audrey jarvis says

    March 29, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    How many servings does this yield ?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      March 29, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      This makes 3 bowls.

      Reply
  5. Sofia says

    March 30, 2017 at 12:09 am

    5 stars
    Tried this tonight-so good! I used a thicker chicken breast so I had to bake it longer, but it was still just as tasty! I love the flavor combination and spices, thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Sofia says

      March 30, 2017 at 12:11 am

      Also, I used 1.8 pounds of chicken so I halved the recipe and used 3 sweet potatoes and used paprika and cumin in place of chipotle powder 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisha says

        April 26, 2020 at 6:14 pm

        4 stars
        I made this tonight. It was simple & delicious! I especially loved the sweet potato & seasoning combination. Could also be nice with a grain on the bottom – such as quinoa. Easy to follow recipe. I will definitely be making this again. Definitely a must-try!

        Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      March 30, 2017 at 8:14 am

      So happy to hear you loved it Sofia!

      Reply
  6. katie says

    April 5, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    So, you continue baking the sweet potatoes after 20 mins with the chicken and broccoli?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      April 5, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  7. Carly says

    April 21, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    4 stars
    Loved this! The BBQ chicken and sweet potato were the perfect match! I would recommend leaving the chipotle powder and onion powder off and just using salt – but still good!

    Reply
  8. Teresa says

    April 23, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    5 stars
    Your instructions on the recipe card need some re-writing. You say toss the vegetables and you don’t say to put the broccoli aside. Plus I have never had chicken fully cook in 20 minutes, it takes at least 45 minutes.

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      April 25, 2017 at 1:26 pm

      Perhaps you use very large chicken breasts? I know they can vary quite a bit and I typically use the smaller ones.

      Reply
      • Brandi says

        December 11, 2017 at 7:04 pm

        It would’ve been nice if you could have clarified what Theresa said instead of skipping right over it. I’m confused about the tossing of the vegetables as well?. You say to toss the vegetables while leaving the sweet potatoes on the foil covered pan.

        Reply
        • Danielle Green says

          December 12, 2017 at 10:54 am

          Sorry, I wasn’t seeing where the confusion was coming from, but I have spotted it now. I have updated the recipe to be more clear.

          Reply
        • Megan says

          May 12, 2020 at 1:13 pm

          Can you put the chicken in a slow cooker instead?

          Reply
          • Danielle Green says

            May 12, 2020 at 1:18 pm

            Yes! I would cook on low for 4-5 hours with the BBQ sauce and a little chicken broth.

    • Fatima says

      June 11, 2017 at 3:12 am

      Yea I was a bit confused too. Would probably help to rewrite it. Thanks

      Reply
  9. Michelle says

    April 25, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    do you recommend a different veggie besides broc? and if so, how would you adjust the recipe?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      April 26, 2017 at 8:45 am

      Readers have commented that they have used asparagus and green beans, both of which sound like great options. For the asparagus, I would leave the time the same, but for the beans I would add them a bit later as they shouldn’t need quite as long.

      Reply
  10. Joanne |No Plate Like Home says

    June 30, 2017 at 6:55 am

    This recipe looks easy and delicious. I love sweet potatoes too and cook with olive oil in most of my recipes. It adds great flavor and is healthier than butter.

    Reply
  11. Haley says

    September 16, 2017 at 1:34 am

    5 stars
    We tried this recipe tonight and used zucchini instead of broccoli, and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection in the 15-minute time frame, but we also used chicken breast tenderloins which tend to be a little on the thinner side. Either way, we will definitely be making this meal again!

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      September 19, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  12. Shelby says

    September 17, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    How much is considered one bowl?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      September 19, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      1/3 of everything.

      Reply
  13. Brandon Martin says

    October 1, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    How well does this reheat?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      October 2, 2017 at 9:25 am

      The sweet potatoes will loose their crisp from roasting, but apart from that, the flavors are great reheated!

      Reply
  14. Niki at Toot's Mom is Tired says

    December 12, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    This sounds delicious! Adding it to my meal prep list. Thanks!

    Reply
  15. Rita says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of our rotation recipes. I love that it’s one pan! We’ve made it a handful of times now, always turns out delicious (: Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      December 23, 2017 at 12:53 am

      Glad to hear you enjoy it Rita!

      Reply
  16. Lauren says

    March 30, 2018 at 9:09 pm

    I just came across this recipe and it looks delicious. I am just wondering about the sodium count, which seems high. Is there a way to lower it?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      April 3, 2018 at 2:41 am

      If you found a low sodium bbq sauce, that would do the trick.

      Reply
  17. Deedee says

    August 7, 2018 at 10:59 am

    Hi
    Looking at your BBQ chicken and roasted sweet potato Bowl recipe….you tell us to toss sweet potatoes twice? What do you toss them with the 2nd time and do we remove the onions from the pan at that time??
    Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      August 8, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      The sweet potatoes are tossed a second time just so they cook evenly and don’t burn on the bottoms. They are just quickly tossed with a spoon, no need to add anything else!

      Reply
  18. Robby Marie says

    October 14, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    5 stars
    As a fitness guru who needs quick and healthy meals on the go, this is perfect. Thank you!

    Reply
  19. Katie says

    December 16, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    This looks amazing. Just wondering how long can you leave in the fridge…thinking about prepping this ahead of time and eat during the week.

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      December 18, 2018 at 10:17 pm

      It’s good for a week!

      Reply
  20. Rachel says

    January 10, 2019 at 6:19 pm

    After making this meal is it okay to put them in the freezer to save for the next week?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      January 11, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      Your veggies may get a little mushy but otherwise fine!

      Reply
  21. Toni says

    January 17, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good! Perfect family meal!

    Reply
  22. Coleen Koehl says

    January 17, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks so much for this delicious and healthy recipe! We love it!

    Reply
  23. Julie Evink says

    January 17, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks so much for having a video it was so helpful! We loved these!

    Reply
  24. Savannah says

    January 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    Would I be able to make the sweet potatoes more sweet instead of spicy and if so, how would you suggest I go about that? I was thinking brown sugar but I’m not sure how to incorporate it.

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      January 22, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      I would add a drizzle of honey to the potatoes when you add the chicken to the sheet pan.

      Reply
  25. Malinda Linnebur says

    January 24, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    I feel like I am always in a dinner rut, lol!! Thank you so much for the inspo and this looks insanely delicious!! Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  26. Melissa Howell says

    February 7, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    5 stars
    I love sheet pan dinners! My family would go crazy for this! And I’ve got a sweet potato just waiting to be used!

    Reply
  27. Kels says

    February 21, 2019 at 10:27 pm

    Are these able to be frozen ?

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      February 23, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      Yes, but the sweet potatoes will be mushy as opposed to the nice texture you get from roasting them.

      Reply
  28. Karrie says

    September 24, 2019 at 9:50 am

    5 stars
    This was so simple to make yet so delicious! I actually was making this for myself because I have 2 daughters that are picky eaters but they ended up devouring it. So this dinner will definitely be added into our weekly rotation.
    The only thing I did differently was add a little more BBQ sauce and I only seasoned my sweet potatoes with salt but I am going to try paprika and cumin next time.
    Thanks for the great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      September 26, 2019 at 9:03 am

      I am so happy to hear that your picky eaters enjoyed it Karrie!

      Reply
  29. Holly S. says

    January 3, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    3 stars
    This was very tasty. But my potatoes were burning before my chicken breast was finished cooking..I will tweak next time..

    Reply
    • Danielle Green says

      January 4, 2020 at 12:19 am

      Sounds like you had really big chicken breasts. Maybe try splitting the breasts next time or cutting the potatoes larger.

      Reply
  30. Holly S. says

    January 9, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious… I made for the second time.

    Reply
  31. Heather Van says

    September 22, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    This is a repeat recipe. So simple and satisfying — thanks!

    Reply
  32. Taryn says

    October 6, 2020 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    An incredibly easy and super tasty recipe. We loved it! The store was out of orange sweet potatoes when I wanted to make this, but yellow ones worked just as well.

    Reply
  33. Anne says

    January 14, 2021 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I cooked the chicken on a separate sheet pan because I used more broccoli, and reduced the amount of oil a bit to make it fit Trim Healthy Mama E meal guidelines. The whole family loved it! Thanks for a new recipe to add to our cold weather rotation.

    Reply

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