Sweet Potato, Chicken & Feta Pasta Protein Bowl 🍠🧅🍯

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Meal prep just got easier, more delicious, and endlessly versatile with this protein bowl! Packed with fiber-rich sweet potato, high-protein chickpea pasta, seasoned chicken, crunchy walnuts, sweet cranberries, creamy feta, and a delicious homemade dressing, this gluten free protein bowl is balanced, hearty, and works great both hot and cold. Whether you're looking for a nourishing lunch, an easy dinner, or meal prep that stays fresh all week, this protein-packed bowl is your go-to!

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information (per serving, makes 6 servings): Calories: 620 | Protein: 41g | Carbs: 54g | Fat: 31g

Ingredients for Sweet Potato, Chicken & Feta Pasta Protein Bowl

Baked Veggies

• 1–2 small sweet potatoes, chopped (about 250g / 1 ½ cups)

• 1 small red onion, diced (about 100g / ¾ cup)

• ½ tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper, to taste
  

Protein & Add-Ins

• 2 pounds chicken breast

• 2 cups cooked chickpea pasta (200g)

• ½ tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 cup chopped walnuts (120g)

• ⅓ cup dried cranberries (50g)

• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (150g)
  

Dressing

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (30g)

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (15g)

• 2 tbsp honey (42g)

• ½ tsp cumin (1g)

• ¼ tsp paprika (0.5g)

• 3 tbsp olive oil (42g)
  

Instructions

1. Roast the Veggies

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chopped sweet potatoes & red onion with ½ tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

2. Cook the Chicken & Pasta

• Cook chickpea pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.

• Dice chicken breast, toss with ½ tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, then pan-fry over medium heat until fully cooked.
  

3. Make the Dressing

Whisk together apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, cumin, paprika, and olive oil until smooth.

4. Assemble the Bowl

Let everything cool slightly before combining in a large mixing bowl:

• Roasted sweet potatoes & red onion

• Cooked chicken & chickpea pasta

• Chopped walnuts, cranberries, and feta cheese

  
  

5. Add Dressing

• Drizzle with dressing, toss well, and serve!