Description
This sweet potato and chicken skillet in the middle of a busy weeknight delivers tender protein and caramelized vegetables all cooked together in one pan for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. The naturally sweet potatoes pair beautifully with savory spices and juicy chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasoning and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube two medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) into half-inch chunks. Slice one red and one yellow bell pepper into thin strips. Chop one medium onion and mince three garlic cloves.
- Sprinkle 1.5 lbs of chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Lower skillet heat to medium. Add remaining olive oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until they become soft and fragrant. Toss in sweet potato cubes, cover the skillet, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until peppers soften and sweet potatoes turn golden and tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling each piece among the vegetables. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat chicken and blend flavors. Plate immediately and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh sweet potatoes with smooth skin for the best texture and flavor in your skillet.
- Slice chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- For a vegetarian version, swap chicken with firm tofu or plant-based protein cubes and season similarly.
- Use a cast-iron skillet if possible to create better caramelization and deeper flavor development during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 26-30 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg