Description
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet is an easy one-pan healthy dinner made with tender chicken breast, caramelized sweet potatoes, and smoky barbecue sauce. This protein-packed, gluten-free meal is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions (optional)
- Greek yogurt or sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Dice sweet potatoes into small even cubes and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sweet potatoes and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fork-tender with lightly crisp edges. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and cook chicken in a single layer.
- Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add diced onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return sweet potatoes to skillet.
- Add barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar. Stir to coat evenly.
- Reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes to meld flavors.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if using, cover, and allow to melt 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over low heat or microwave until warmed through.
- Make dairy-free by omitting cheese.
- Pairs well with a green salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg