Chicken and Sweet Potato Skillet
A delightful blend of chicken and sweet potatoes in a smoky maple-dijon sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless) Lean protein that cooks quickly.
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Diced into ½-inch cubes.
- 1 medium Onion Yellow or red works well.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best.
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Offers natural sweetness.
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Adds a tangy twist.
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika For warmth and depth of flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
- to taste Salt To taste.
- to taste Black Pepper To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by dicing your sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes, slicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
Cooking
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper and sear them for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toss in the diced sweet potatoes and onion and sauté for about 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the onions are translucent.
- Mix together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the smoky maple-dijon sauce over everything. Toss gently for another 3-5 minutes.
Serving
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Can add greens like spinach or kale; consider using different proteins or vegetables for variation.