Description
This One-Pan Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet is a simple and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and colorful veggies in one delicious meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sweet Potatoes:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add sweet potatoes and cook until beginning to soften.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken, seasonings, and cook until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Include bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until chicken is done and veggies are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Consider using chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Enhance flavor with lemon juice or balsamic glaze.
- Great for meal prep and reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
