Description
This Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe combines tender chicken with sweet potatoes for a nutritious and flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Cumin
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Chili Flakes Optional
- Squeeze of Lemon Juice Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the sweet potatoes evenly.
- In a separate bowl, season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
- In a baking dish, spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in an even layer and place the chicken on top.
- Add sliced red onion over the chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving for added brightness.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil and spices for a few hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American / Healthy Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe, healthy dinner, easy chicken recipe, one-pan meal