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Chicken, Sweet Potato

Savory Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet for a Quick Dinner

A quick dinner recipe featuring chicken, sweet potatoes, and black beans, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Light Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Diced into 1-inch cubes.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adds warm flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can enhance the flavor.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasonings.
  • 1 cup Chopped White Onion Can swap with yellow onion.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder can be a substitute.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Sweet Potato Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Canned diced tomatoes can be used if out of season.
  • 1 can Black Beans Canned for convenience.
  • 1 cup Green Chiles Can adjust for spice level.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Medium Salsa Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Dairy-free cheese can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Chopped Cilantro Can substitute with parsley.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, microwave with water covered for about 4 minutes.
  2. Dice chicken, season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, sauté for 3-4 minutes until browned.
  4. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes until soft.
  5. Stir in sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, chiles, lime juice, and salsa. Cook for 3 minutes until heated.
  6. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover and reduce heat, let melt for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve directly from the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure even cooking by cutting sweet potatoes uniformly. Adjust seasonings if needed and consider doubling the recipe for meal prep.

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