Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl
This Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal. Juicy roasted Chicken coated in spicy Buffalo Sauce pairs perfectly with caramelized Sweet Potato cubes and fresh toppings.
The recipe is great for weeknight dinners or meal prep, because everything roasts on one sheet pan, making cleanup simple while delivering bold flavor.
Time Required
Prep time: 10–15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35–40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Sheet Pan
2 chicken breasts, cubed
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Buffalo Sauce
⅓ cup buffalo sauce
1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
1 tsp honey (optional)
For the Bowls
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup cucumber slices
½ avocado, sliced
Optional Drizzle
Ranch dressing or yogurt dressing
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Season the Sweet Potatoes
Place cubed sweet potatoes on the sheet pan. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread evenly and roast for 10 minutes.
3. Add the Chicken
In a bowl mix cubed chicken with half of the buffalo sauce.
Add the chicken to the sheet pan beside the sweet potatoes.
Roast everything together for 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and the sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Coat with Extra Sauce
Remove the pan from the oven and toss the chicken with the remaining buffalo sauce.
5. Assemble the Bowls
Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with:
buffalo chicken
roasted sweet potatoes
shredded lettuce
cucumber
avocado slices
6. Finish and Serve
Drizzle ranch or yogurt dressing over the bowl and serve warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this meal prep friendly?
Yes. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Can I make it low-carb?
Skip the rice and use cauliflower rice or extra vegetables.
Can I make it less spicy?
Use mild buffalo sauce or mix buffalo sauce with yogurt.
Can I cook it in an air fryer?
Yes. Cook at 200°C (390°F) for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 430 kcal
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 5 g
Fat: 14 g
Sodium: 620 mg