Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional), such as parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast generously with the marinade.
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in the baking dish and scatter the sweet potato cubes around them.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- Experiment with spices like rosemary or thyme to customize your dish.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz) with sweet potatoes
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg