Description
Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is a quick and flavorful meal that combines juicy chicken breasts with sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes—all made on a single baking sheet. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish offers an aromatic blend of garlic and thyme, making your kitchen feel like home. With minimal cleanup, you can enjoy a nutritious and visually appealing meal that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Optionally marinate in olive oil for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Arrange seasoned chicken on one side of the baking sheet and spread sweet potatoes on the other side.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C) and potatoes are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approx. 5 oz) with ½ cup sweet potatoes
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap sweet potatoes for regular potatoes or add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for more variety. For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as rosemary or sprinkle cheese before serving.