One Pan Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe

When I was diagnosed as celiac, I was living with my friends and we had been doing different meal delivery kits together. One box had a sweet potato and black bean taco in it and honestly it has lived rent free in my mind ever since. To this day I am still making the sweet potato the same way I learned from the meal delivery kit! I’ve use those sweet potatoes in one-pan skillet meals, tacos, salads and sheet pan meals, but this One-Pan Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe is hands down my favorite.

This easy and simple One-Pan Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe is everything you want in a cozy Fall dinner. This recipe is a one pan meal, takes about 30 minutes to make and is bursting with bold flavors!

If you love an easy weeknight dinner recipe with chicken, you’ll love my gluten free chicken casserole with tomato sauce, spicy zucchini roll ups and these yogurt marinated chicken skewers.

why you’ll love this gluten free recipe

• This One Pan Chicken recipe is allergy friendly. It is naturally gluten free and there is no cheese or butter so it is natually dairy free as well!
• This Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe is an easy freezer friendly meal, which means it is a great option for a meal prep! You’ll have it ready to go when you need to just pull a dinner out of the freezer and heat it up quick.
• My favorite part is that this is a one-pan meal and it’s ready in about 30 minutes. In my book that’s a recipe for a perfect weeknight dinner. This chicken sweet potato bake takes minimal time and minimal dishes! Sign me up!!
• Who ever says you can’t make a delicious dinner using minimal ingredients has never tried this chicken sweet potato bake!
• I love to get creative when using up my Chicken Sweet Potato leftovers! I love making them feel fresh & exciting! The easiest way to do this is to use the leftovers in tacos the next day! I stuff the tacos with the ingredients, fold them over and bake them until the outside is crispy! You can also crack an egg into the leftovers and make a quick breakfast hash!

ingredients & substitutions

Sweet potatoes: You can use anything from Gold potatoes to butternut squash or even pumpkin in these chicken sweet potato bowls! They are seasoned with olive oil, cumin, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. If you want to switch up any of these seasonings feel free! I also like to use taco seasoning, fajita seasoning, or a garlic and herb seasoning!

Black beans: These versatile beans can be substituted with other legumes like kidney beans or pinto beans in this One Pan Chicken recipe.

Shredded chicken: This lean protein can be replaced with other cooked proteins like ground turkey or steak slices. Check out this one pan sweet potato and steak skillet recipe! Both are delicious so I which ever protein I have!

Poblano peppers: These mild peppers can be substituted with other peppers like bell peppers or you can make the Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe spicer with jalapenos.

directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, cumin, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Place the sweet potatoes in an oven safe skillet or cast iron skillet and roast for 30 minutes, or until tender and slightly golden brown.

Step 3

Once potatoes are done. Remove and add the poblano peppers. bake for 10-15 minutes, or until slightly softened.

Step 4

Add back the sweet potatoes. Add in the black bea and shredded chicken. Reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5

Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.

Step 6

Serve the chicken sweet potato bake immediately, topped with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges, if desired.

expert tips & tricks

• Add any other of your favorite toppings such as green chiles, red onion on top of the Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe. I also love adding hot sauce, sour cream or lime juice. If you are not dairy free you can add cheddar cheese too!
• You can adjust the spiciness by adding more pepper or using a topping like salsa, hot sauce or tomato paste seasoned with red pepper flakes.
• You can cook this easy recipe in the instapot, crockpot or slow cooker but the cooking time will vary. 
• You can also make this One Pan Chicken in a non-stick skillet on the stovetop. Cooking time will vary.

serving, storing and meal prepping

This One Pan Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe can be served on its own or even with a side salad. I like to serve it hot right out of the oven for the freshest taste.

To store, I let the One Pan Chicken cool completely before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

For longer storage, I love to portion into freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 2 months.

To meal prep the Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe into individual portions, divide into separate containers. These individual chicken sweet potato bowls are my favorite for great grab-and-go lunches or quick dinners during the week.

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