Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet
Savor the delightful blend of flavors in this Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet. This quick, one-pan dish combines tender chicken breasts with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, vibrant spinach, and aromatic garlic. Not only is it a feast for the eyes with its colorful presentation, but it’s also nutritious and easy to customize, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes and slice chicken into strips or cubes.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Push sweet potatoes aside or remove them from the skillet. Add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed and cook chicken for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking, then add spinach until wilted.
- Combine everything in the skillet, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot from the skillet or on plates with an optional drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - Substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or zucchini for a different flavor profile. - Customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or green beans for extra crunch.