Description
Simmering Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet brings hearty comfort right to your dinner table with zero fuss and maximum flavor. Packed with nutrients and ready in under 30 minutes, this simple skillet guarantees a delicious meal that your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Blend ½ teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Thoroughly coat 2 chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) with the seasoning mixture.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Sauté the seasoned chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring every 90 seconds, until golden brown and completely cooked through. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Add another 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet at medium heat.
- Toss in 2 peeled and diced sweet potatoes with 1 diced small onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring every minute to prevent sticking.
- Mix in 2 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon cumin, and optional ½ teaspoon chili powder. Sauté for 60 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into the skillet. Cover and simmer at medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until sweet potatoes become tender.
- Optional: Fold in 1 cup spinach or kale. Let greens wilt for 1-2 minutes.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir gently to integrate ingredients.
- Warm everything together for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro and optional ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Always pat the chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in flavor.
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly and provide consistent texture in each bite.
- For a low-carb version, replace sweet potatoes with cauliflower or zucchini and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving to brighten the dish’s overall flavor profile and enhance the seasonings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-27 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg