Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet (2024)

This Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe comes together in 30 minutes with just one pan! It’s packed with veggies and lean protein for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal everyone will love.

As much as I love to cook, some days I just need a super simple dinner that’s healthy and makes as few dishes as possible. This Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe checks all the boxes for me!

• I can make it in less than 30 minutes
• There’s minimal prep – just 3 things to chop
• I only need one pan, so clean-up is a breeze
• It’s packed with protein and veggies

That’s my idea of a perfect recipe! I’ve always held the belief that healthy recipes should also simple and approachable. That’s why I love developing One-Pan Meals like this one, because they’re low on effort but big on nutrition.

Not only is this recipe super easy to make, but it’s also low-carb, gluten-free, Whole30, and paleo. Plus, I’m always changing up the ingredients depending on what’s in season or what I have on hand. You can toss in almost any vegetable or protein and it’ll be delicious!

If you’re looking for similar dinner ideas, check out my list of 50 Healthy Cast Iron Skillet Recipes! It has tons of quick and healthy meals that I know you’ll love.

How To Make This Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts — I’m using boneless, skinless chicken breasts. We’re going to cut the chicken into pieces, so chicken thighs or tenderloins will also work.
• Olive oil — Or any neutral cooking oil that you prefer.
• Seasonings — Just salt, black pepper, and a little crushed red pepper.
• Garlic — Fresh is best, but you can also use pre-minced garlic to save time.
• Sweet potato — Diced into small, uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
• Asparagus — Aim for 1 to 2-inch pieces cut at a diagonal.
• Chicken broth — To help the sweet potatoes cook a little bit faster. If you don’t have chicken broth on hand, you can use water instead.

Instructions

Chicken:

• Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
• Saute the chicken with olive oil and garlic until it’s cooked through, then set it aside.

Sweet Potatoes:

• Add the diced sweet potatoes and chicken broth to the same skillet.
• Then, cover it with a lid, and cook until the sweet potatoes are soft.

Asparagus:

• Add in the chopped asparagus and cook until it’s tender.

Combine:

• Now, return the chicken to the pan and stir everything together.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Enjoy!

How To Store Leftovers

To Store: You can keep any leftovers in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To Freeze: This is a great make-ahead recipe that you can freeze for up to 3 months. Just let the leftovers cool completely before storing them in a freezer-safe bag or container.

To Reheat: I typically reheat this chicken sweet potato recipe in the microwave, but you can also toss the leftovers back in the skillet for a few minutes.

What To Serve With This Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe

I love this meal as-is, but you can never go wrong with a few toppings. It’s great with fresh parsley, chopped green onions, or toasted sesame seeds.

If you want to add a little more bulk without adding carbs, try it with this veggie-packed cauliflower rice.

You know I always have to have a fresh salad on the table too. This dish is especially great with a bright arugula salad. Or, you can use the leftover asparagus to make my asparagus Greek chopped salad recipe!

Recipe Variations

Load up the veggies You can add just about any vegetables to this skillet, but remember that the “heartier” veggies like potatoes will need more time to cook than lighter veggies like peas.

Swap the protein: If you don’t have chicken on hand, this dish is just as delicious with steak bites or shrimp.

Make it vegan: Swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth and use tofu, tempeh, or legumes as your protein.

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