Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls

D and I decided to have this recipe.  Of course it was all about cooking on a sheet pan, and he was like, Dutch Oven.  There was also some confusion about whether the rice was cooked or not (measuring 2 Cups).  As someone who doesn't eat a lot of rice, next time I'll assume it was cooked (way too much).

So yes, we both liked it and would have again.

Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls

Photo by ALB

Sheet pan roasted chicken breasts, butternut squash and red onion served with black beans, brown rice and guacamole make this a nutritious meal in a bowl.

SERVES: SERVES 4

Ingredients
2 cups Cooked long-grain brown rice (make enough to make 2-2.5 Cups)
1 15-ounce can black beans
1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground chili pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cups cubed butternut squash
1 red onion, sliced into ¼-inch slices
2 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
1 8-ounce package Wholly Guacamole® Dip of your choice

Instructions (I'm not really sure how D made it...he used a Dutch Oven)
Cook the brown rice according to package directions, Stir in 1 cup of the cilantro and keep warm. Warm the beans in a small saucepan or the microwave and keep warm.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Line a 9 X 13-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.

In a small bowl or ramekin, mix the cumin, chili powder, kosher salt and pepper together. In a medium size bowl, add the butternut squash and onions. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix. Toss and spread out the veggies on the sheet pan.

In the same bowl, add the chicken and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with the remainder of the seasoning and toss to coat well. Place the chicken on the foil lined sheet pan. Do not layer on the vegetables, but instead lay alongside.

Place the sheet pan on the middle rack of the hot oven and cook for 11-13 minutes. Do not disturb the vegetables or chicken so that they develop a caramelized crust. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil, then put the baking sheet back into the oven and cook the vegetables for an additional 5-7 minutes or until desired doneness.

Slice or chop the chicken breast. Assemble the bowls by layering the chicken with 1 cup brown rice, ¼ of the black beans the butternut squash and roasted onion. Top with guacamole and garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.

10 Smart Points (my additions/subtractions at 4 servings with 1/2C rice serving)