Sweet Potato Chicken Bake
This sweet potato chicken bake brings all your favorite fall flavors together in one simple dish! Tender chicken breast and hearty sweet potatoes are topped with a sweet and smoky paprika maple glaze that creates the perfect balance of flavors. Just toss the ingredients together and bake for under 40 minutes to have a filling dinner ready. The combination of maple syrup, garlic, and paprika makes this casserole irresistible to the whole family.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into chunks
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into wedges or chunks
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon paprika divided
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley minced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl or zip-top bag, combine chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 15 minutes while prepping the potatoes, or overnight.
- Add sweet potatoes to a baking dish. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and maple syrup, then sprinkle with remaining seasonings. Toss to coat evenly.
- Add marinated chicken to the baking dish, spreading it evenly over the potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165F and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
• For crispier edges, broil the dish for 2–3 minutes at the end.
• Boneless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
• Add a pinch of cayenne for a little extra heat.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4days.
• Boneless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.
• Add a pinch of cayenne for a little extra heat.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4days.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1258mg | Potassium: 1051mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 16117IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg