Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is an effortless, one-pan meal that combines juicy boneless chicken thighs with sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes. This dish not only delivers maximum flavor with minimal prep but also makes cleanup a breeze. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, it promises a satisfying dinner that will have your family asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Rub chicken thighs with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Arrange chicken on one side of a baking sheet and spread sweet potatoes on the other side.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the hot dish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg