Sweet Potato Chicken Bowls Easy Meal Prep

Sweet Potato Chicken Bowls

It can be hard to find inspiration to try new meals when you never know what the kids will like, but this sheet pan meal is perfect because the kids can eat the components separate and us parents can have them mixed together in a delicious bowl. And this works for meal prep too: The recipe can be used to make 4 lunches for an adult, 3 lunches for each yourself and a child, or 2 lunches for yourself, a toddler, and a baby. It’s a perfect way to ensure some variety at lunch, but doesn’t require hours in the kitchen on the weekend. TIP: If you want to try to set yourself up with a healthy meal at lunch time, save money and avoid buying takeout for your work lunch—or are looking for a balanced 30 minute dinner—this is a great idea to try.

Ingredients You Need

To make this recipe, you’ll need:

Sweet potato: I typically buy garnet yams with orange flesh to use in this recipe.Zucchini: Classic green zucchini are a nice component to this bowl recipe.Chicken: You can use chicken breast, thighs, or tenders, as you prefer.Olive oil, salt, and garlic powder: These add flavor and help prevent the food from sticking during cooking.

TIP: You can use chicken thighs or chicken breast. If you want to save time on chopping, you can buy chopped sweet potato in many produce aisles.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the process involved in this recipe. This is fairly straight forward, but you will be cooking all three foods at once so if there’s a way to occupy the kids until everything is into the oven, that would be helpful. (I know that may be a big ask!) TIP: Round out any packed meal with fruit, dessert, or any other food you’d like to add. Let everything cool if you plan to store and pack it for a future meal.

Can I add more flavor to my servings of this recipe?

Yes! I love adding feta, lemon, and avocado, a mix of plain yogurt or sour cream and salsa, a little Everything Bagel Seasoning, reduced-sodium soy sauce, Cucumber Sauce, Tahini Sauce, Ranch dip, and/or anything else that sounds good to you. This is an easy way to vary the same base food throughout the week if you eat it multiple times.

Best Storage Containers for Packed Lunches

You can find my favorite lunchboxes here. I also like the Wean Green glass containers for adult lunches and baby lunches since they are easy to store and reheat. They also last for years and years!

How to Store

Store containers in the fridge for 3-5 days if making for meal prep. This meal can be warmed up or served cool or at room temperature.

Best Tips for Success

For a baby, shred or finely chop the chicken. It will be softer and easier to chew if warmed slightly.Feel free to swap out the zucchini for yellow squash or asparagus. Swap out the sweet potato for regular potato.Find more information for making Roasted Sweet Potatoes here.Find more information for making perfect Roasted Zucchini here.If making to share with a baby, you can leave the food unsalted and salt your portion.Serve with cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, diced or crumbled cheese, as desired.Top with Caesar, Ranch, a mix of salsa and sour cream (my fav!), Cucumber Sauce, or tahini.

I’d love to hear your feedback if you try this recipe, so please comment below to share!