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Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls

Whether you need a healthy meal for dinner or meal prepped lunches for the week, these Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls will save you from the boring meal time rut!
cajun chicken and sweet potato bowls

Benefits

What are the health benefits of sweet potatoes and kale?  Sweet potatoes and kale are two of the most popular superfoods on Earth.  They are both high in antioxidants and have cancer-fighting properties.  Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious way to add these foods to your diet.  A healthy, well balanced meal that includes kale and sweet potatoes will make you feel better, more focused, and energized.
chopped kale in a bowl

Ingredients

How do I make Cajun Chicken Bites and Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes?  Click on the links for Cajun Chicken Bites and Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes to find the recipes.

Can I make substitutions for the kale?  Not a fan of kale?  No problem!  You can substitute any veggie for the kale.  Your Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls will still taste amazing!

cajun chicken bites, sweet potatoes, and kale in bowls

Preparation

Can I prep Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls ahead of time?  Yes!  Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are great for meal prep.  I like to make some on the weekend and use them throughout the week.  You can even double or triple the recipe if you have lots of mouths to feed. 

Can I store Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls as leftovers?  Yes, you can!  Store each ingredient in a separate, airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.  
2 cajun chicken and sweet potato bowls
cajun chicken and sweet potato bowls

Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls

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Whether you need a healthy meal for dinner or meal prepped lunches for the week, these Cajun Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls will save you from the boring meal time rut!
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cajun Chicken Bites
  • 2 cups air fryer sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 oz fresh chopped kale
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil  over medium high heat
  • Add kale and stir occasionally as it cooks and wilts down, season with salt and garlic powder and add water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to cook down and soften kale
  • Split cooked kale between two bowls and add half of the cajun chicken bites and half of the sweet potatoes to each bowl
  • Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for a later meal

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8496IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Servings: 2
Calories: 168kcal
 

 

 

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