Description
Experience the delightful combination of juicy chicken and sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes in this easy sheet pan recipe that brings comfort to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and chop sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and half of the rosemary.
- Season the Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts in another bowl or directly on the lined baking sheet. Season generously with salt, pepper, remaining rosemary, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Arrange Your Dish: Spread seasoned sweet potatoes around the chicken breasts on the baking sheet without overcrowding for optimal roasting.
- Bake It Up: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are caramelized.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving. Transfer everything onto plates and drizzle any pan juices over the top for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sweet potatoes (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Customize by swapping sweet potatoes with carrots or parsnips. Add herbs like thyme or a splash of balsamic vinegar for an extra zing. Ensure even cooking by cutting sweet potatoes into uniform sizes.