Description

This hearty skillet combines lean chicken breast and roasted sweet potatoes with warm spices for a balanced, nutrient-dense meal. It’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small red onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

1. Dice sweet potatoes and pat chicken dry.

2. Toss chicken with oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat skillet over medium-high and sear chicken until golden, about 4–6 minutes, then remove.

4. Add sweet potatoes and onion to skillet, cook 10–12 minutes until lightly browned.

5. Stir in bell pepper and garlic, then return chicken, add thyme and lemon juice, cook 5 more minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: skillet
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 395
Sodium: 380
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 6
Protein: 38

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