Fall Sweet Potato Harvest Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Vibrant autumn bowl with roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, apples, kale, almonds, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (approximately 18 ounces)
03 - 4 cups kale, stems removed, chopped (approximately 4.25 ounces)
04 - 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced

→ Dairy

05 - 3.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

→ Nuts

06 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds (approximately 1 ounce), toasted

→ Dressing

07 - 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ For Roasting

12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on half of the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Drizzle chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on the other half of the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway through, until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
05 - Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
06 - Massage chopped kale with a drizzle of vinaigrette in a large bowl for approximately 1 minute until slightly softened.
07 - Divide massaged kale among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, apple slices, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted almonds.
08 - Drizzle each bowl with remaining balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One sheet pan means minimal cleanup while you're already thinking about what comes next.
  • The sweet-tart-creamy combination tastes indulgent but actually feels light and energizing.
  • It's flexible enough to adapt to whatever's in your fridge without losing its charm.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the almonds yourself—store-bought toasted ones lose their brightness after a few weeks, but fresh toasted ones add a crispness that changes everything.
  • Massage that kale like you mean it; it's the difference between a bowl that feels nourishing and one that feels like rabbit food.
03 -
  • If you want to meal prep this, keep the components separate and assemble just before eating so the kale doesn't become too soft and the almonds stay crispy.
  • A vegetarian version works beautifully with crispy roasted chickpeas or cubed pressed tofu getting the same seasoning treatment as the chicken.
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