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chicken and sweet potato recipe

A delicious and nutritious dish combining tender chicken and sweet potatoes, seasoned with herbs and spices for a wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
  4. Place the diced sweet potatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Nestle the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  2. Pour the chicken broth around the chicken and sweet potatoes.
  3. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the dish for extra nutrition.