Description

A comforting one-pan bake featuring tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and crisp asparagus. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium chicken breasts, boneless skinless

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

3 cups fresh baby spinach

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut

2–3 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

¼ cup grated Parmesan or feta (optional)

1 tablespoon mixed fresh herbs (rosemary thyme parsley)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.

2. Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; roast on a sheet pan for 15 minutes.

3. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs; let rest.

4. Layer partially roasted sweet potatoes in the baking dish, top with spinach, then arrange chicken and asparagus over the greens.

5. Drizzle remaining olive oil and scatter minced garlic; sprinkle cheese if using.

6. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes.

7. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and top is golden.

8. Let rest 5 minutes, then toss gently to combine layers before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: main course
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 400
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 5
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 75

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