Baked Chicken & Sweet Potato: A Delicious, Healthy Dinner!
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A healthy and delicious dinner option featuring baked chicken and sweet potatoes, perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss them in olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, season the chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- After 20 minutes, add the chicken breasts to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- You can add other vegetables like broccoli or carrots for more variety.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg