One-Pan Garlic Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe
A healthy, 30-minute skillet meal featuring tender chicken breast, nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, and fresh asparagus. Perfect for a quick and balanced weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large Skillet with Lid
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus cut at a diagonal into 1 and 2-inch pieces
Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small pieces, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, and chicken. Sauté for about 7-10 minutes or until cooked through. Stir well and set chicken aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced sweet potatoes and chicken broth. Cover the pan with a lid immediately to help the sweet potato cook quickly.
- Cook covered for about 7-10 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the asparagus and cook uncovered for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the pan and stir to combine thoroughly. Season with fine sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.
Notes
Pro-Tip: Dice sweet potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes to ensure they cook at the same rate as the broth evaporates. For a flavor twist, add a squeeze of lemon at the end!
