Description
Experience a delightful blend of juicy chicken and tender, caramelized sweet potatoes with this easy sheet pan recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Chop Sweet Potatoes: Peel (if desired) and chop the sweet potatoes into uniform bite-sized cubes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well-coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the seasoned chicken breasts and sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast: Place in the preheated oven and roast for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Serve: Transfer to plates and enjoy this delicious meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g) with 1 cup of sweet potatoes (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or add other vegetables like Brussels sprouts. Ensure even cooking by cutting all vegetables to similar sizes.