Description
A quick, healthy, and filling meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach, and lean chicken breasts, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 3 cups baby spinach (about 90g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, crumbled feta, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
- Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- While sweet potatoes roast, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove and let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach, and sliced chicken between bowls.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and toss lightly. Add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Cut sweet potatoes evenly for uniform roasting. Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning. Let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Add toppings like avocado and fresh herbs just before serving for freshness. A food thermometer can help ensure chicken is cooked perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
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