Name: Sheet Pan Ranch Chicken & Sweet Potatoes – Healthy Low Calorie Meal for Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small red onion sliced; 1 cup broccoli florets (optional); 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Description

This sheet pan recipe features lean chicken breasts and fiber-rich sweet potatoes tossed in a homemade ranch seasoning for a nutritious, low-calorie dinner with minimal cleanup. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and supports healthy, budget-friendly meal planning.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small red onion sliced

1 cup broccoli florets (optional)

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried dill

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with 1/2 of the ranch seasoning mixed with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.

3. In a bowl, toss sweet potatoes, onion, and broccoli with remaining olive oil and ranch seasoning.

4. Arrange vegetables evenly on the pan and place chicken breasts in the center.

5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. Optionally broil for 2–3 minutes for crispy edges.

7. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing, then serve with roasted vegetables and garnish as desired.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 340
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 310
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 5
Protein: 32
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: sheet pan meals, ranch chicken, healthy dinner, low calorie meal, easy sheet pan, sweet potatoes, clean eating, family dinner