Description
This One-Pan Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet is the ideal solution for busy weeknights, bringing together juicy chicken thighs and sweet caramelized potatoes into a deliciously satisfying meal. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this wholesome dish that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. With simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices, making it a versatile choice everyone will love. Enjoy the flavors of home-cooked comfort food while ensuring you meet your nutritional needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (chopped plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and dicing the sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
- Stir in sweet potatoes and garlic. Cover the pan and cook for another 10-12 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Finish by adding fresh herbs and a splash of lemon juice before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg