Description
Enjoy a wholesome and flavorful One-Pan Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet that’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly recipe features tender chicken thighs, nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach all cooked together in a single skillet for minimal cleanup and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook sweet potatoes: In a large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften and develop a golden brown color.
- Cook the chicken: Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the chicken thigh pieces to the other side. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is browned and almost cooked through.
- Add onion and garlic: Mix in the chopped red onion and minced garlic with the chicken and sweet potatoes. Continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is softened and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Wilt spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, just until the spinach wilts and is tender.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if using. Serve the dish warm for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs if preferred.
- For added sweetness, drizzle maple syrup over the dish just before serving.
- This meal reheats well, making it ideal for meal prep and leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
