Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe
This one-pan chicken and sweet potato dish is comforting, flavorful, and fresh — loaded with natural sweetness, subtle spice, and clean ingredients. It’s healthy, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Calories: 390kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Spatula or Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 2 Medium Sweet Potato peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Small Red Onion
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
For the Seasoning
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Cumin
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Chili Flakes Optional
- Squeeze of Lemon Juice Optional
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables and ChickenChop the chicken and sweet potatoes into even pieces so they cook at the same pace.
- Season EverythingIn a mixing bowl, toss the chicken and sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the SkilletWarm a large skillet over medium-high heat so it's hot enough to sear the chicken properly.
- Cook the Chicken FirstSear the chicken until it turns golden on both sides, usually 5–6 minutes then remove it and set it aside.
- Add the Sweet Potatoes and OnionsUsing the same skillet, add the sweet potatoes and sliced onions so they pick up all the flavor left behind.
- Let Them Soften and BrownCook them for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to caramelize and turn tender.
- Bring Everything Back TogetherOnce the potatoes are almost done, I add the chicken and minced garlic to the skillet and let everything finish cooking for another 3–4 minutes.
- Finish and ServeI turn off the heat, let it rest briefly, and brighten the dish with lemon juice or herbs before serving.
Notes
Why it works:
It’s wholesome and well-balanced — plenty of lean protein, natural carbs, and healthy fats.
The kind of meal that keeps you full but still feels light.
It’s wholesome and well-balanced — plenty of lean protein, natural carbs, and healthy fats.
The kind of meal that keeps you full but still feels light.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g