Description
A flavorful and nutritious dish combining chicken and sweet potatoes, perfect for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, diced
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, sweet potatoes, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until the chicken and sweet potatoes are well coated.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle with fresh rosemary and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra rosemary if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Try adding vegetables such as bell peppers or onions for more variety.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of chicken pieces and sweet potato cubes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken sweet potato recipes