One-Pan Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
A flavorful and easy one-pan meal combining tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and aromatic herbs for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 2-inch pieces)
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
Spices & Herbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
Oils & Liquids
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, toss with half the spices, and let sit 5 minutes.
- Cook seasoned chicken in a hot skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil until golden, then set aside.
- Add remaining oil, cook sweet potatoes with spices until caramelized and softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until translucent and fragrant, 3 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, add thyme, cover, and cook 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender. Drizzle with lemon juice if using, garnish with extra thyme.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.