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Baked Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

Succulent Baked Chicken Paired with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Crisp Green Beans

4servings
50 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Baked Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

About this recipe

Discover the perfect harmony of flavors with this healthy, one-pan meal. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and baked alongside savory sweet potatoes and fresh green beans. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish brings together wholesome ingredients for a delightful culinary experience.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Spread the sweet potatoes across the baking sheet and place in the oven for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Push sweet potatoes to the side and place chicken in the center of the baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Add green beans to the baking sheet, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

  7. 7

    Check for doneness and serve the chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and green beans.

Chef's tip

Ensure to check the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F for safety. Adjust seasoning to taste, and try swapping thyme with rosemary for a different flavor profile.

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