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Lazy sheet pan chicken with sweet potatoes ready for Sunday meal prep

Lazy Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potato

A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring roasted chicken and sweet potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts, cubed Use thighs for a juicier option.
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed Pre-cut sweet potatoes can save time.
  • 1 large red onion, cut in wedges

Seasonings and Oil

  • 1 tbsp olive oil Can substitute with other oils if desired.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Essential for flavor.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Toss the cubed chicken, sweet potatoes, and red onion with olive oil and all the seasonings in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  • Spread everything out in a single layer on the prepared pan.

Cooking

  • Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
  • Check that the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), and the sweet potatoes are tender.

Serving

  • Once cooled slightly, divide everything into meal prep containers or serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to add herbs, lemon, or yogurt as toppings for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Recipe, Lazy Chicken Recipe, One Pan Meal, sheet pan chicken
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