Chicken Sweet Potato Pan (Print-Friendly Version)
You’ll throw chicken, sweet potatoes, and lots of flavor into one pan for a super easy and healthy meal.
# Ingredients List:
→ For Garnish
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Chopped cilantro or parsley, fresh
→ Liquids and Add-Ins
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1/2 cup baby spinach or kale, optional
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, if you want
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1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder, skip if you want less heat
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt, taste and add more if needed
→ Main Ingredients
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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3 cloves garlic, chopped up
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1 small onion, diced up
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, no bones or skin, in chunks
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Take your skillet off the heat and scatter chopped parsley or cilantro over the top. Dish it up while it's hot.
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Pop the cooked chicken back in the pan. Move it around to mix with the sweet potatoes. Let it all cook together a couple more minutes so things blend and taste even better. Add spinach or kale and a squeeze of lemon if you want, letting the greens wilt.
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Toss diced sweet potatoes into your skillet. Add chicken broth. Cover up and let it bubble, checking and stirring sometimes. After about 10 minutes, poke them with a fork—if they're soft, you're good.
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Drop your diced onion in that same pan. Stir it for a few minutes so it gets a bit soft. Throw in garlic next and keep moving it around for another half a minute until it smells amazing.
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Start by getting your oil hot in a big skillet on medium-high. Toss in the chicken chunks and sprinkle on salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Move the pieces around and let them cook until they're cooked through and golden, about 5 minutes. Scoop them out and set them aside for now.
# Helpful Hints:
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Try tossing in extra greens right near the end for even more nutrition.
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Change up the meat or veggies to match what you've got or what you like.