Description
This BBQ Ranch Sweet Potato Bowl is a hearty, flavorful meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, shredded chicken, pinto beans, and a tangy coleslaw, all drizzled with a creamy BBQ-ranch sauce and topped with feta and green onions. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- Drizzle of olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 shredded chicken breasts (or rotisserie chicken)
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 bag (400g) coleslaw mix
- Feta cheese, for topping
- 1 green onion, sliced, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, warm pinto beans in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, ranch dressing, and lemon juice to make the sauce.
- Toss coleslaw mix with a portion of the yogurt-ranch sauce for a lightly dressed slaw.
- Assemble bowls: layer roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, pinto beans, and coleslaw.
- Top with crumbled feta and sliced green onion. Drizzle with remaining BBQ-ranch sauce if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a quick shortcut for busy days.
- Adjust BBQ sauce and ranch proportions to taste for spicier or creamier bowls.
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, cilantro, or pickled jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep; store components separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: BBQ sweet potato bowl, healthy bowl, chicken and sweet potato, pinto bean bowl, easy dinner recipe