Description
Experience a delightful blend of juicy chicken and sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes in this one-pan wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and chop sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes for quicker cooking.
- Season Everything: In a large mixing bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Spread seasoned sweet potatoes evenly onto one side of the prepared sheet pan. Place chicken breasts on the other side without overcrowding.
- Season the Chicken: Drizzle remaining olive oil over the chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and extra smoked paprika if desired.
- Roast Away!: Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Serve: Transfer to plates and drizzle with any leftover juices from the pan. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g) with sweet potatoes (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Feel free to swap out sweet potatoes for regular potatoes or carrots for a different flavor profile. - Experiment with additional spices like rosemary or thyme to suit your taste preferences. - For added flavor, consider sprinkling feta cheese over the dish before serving.