Description
This chicken and sweet potato recipe brings together tender, marinated chicken breasts and caramelized sweet potatoes for a deliciously balanced meal. The savory flavors of the chicken paired with the natural sweetness of the potatoes make this dish a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive occasions, it’s not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1 lb)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts with 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Massage the marinade into the chicken.
- In another bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika until well-coated.
- Arrange the chicken on one side of a baking sheet and the sweet potatoes on the other.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing the chicken. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz) with 1/2 cup sweet potatoes
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg