Ingredients and Weight:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds)
- Sweet potatoes (1 pound)
- Red bell pepper (1 medium)
- Green bell pepper (1 medium)
- Onion (1 medium)
- Garlic (2 cloves)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Seasoning blend (1 tablespoon, such as Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, or cajun seasoning)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
25-30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and seasoning blend.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- Dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion.
- Mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Add the chopped vegetables and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in the sweet potato cubes and cover the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Nutritional Information:
(per serving)
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Tender chicken and sweet potatoes
- Vibrant colors from the vegetables
- Easy to make and customizable with different seasonings
User Comments:
- "This skillet is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family loves."
- "The combination of chicken, sweet potatoes, and vegetables is perfect."
- "I love that this dish is so versatile and I can use different seasonings to change up the flavor."
- "My kids gobble this up and ask for seconds every time."
- "This skillet is a great way to use up leftover chicken and sweet potatoes."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a large skillet, you can cook this dish in batches using a smaller pan.
- You can also use other vegetables in this dish, such as carrots, zucchini, or corn.
- Be careful not to overcook the sweet potatoes, or they will become mushy.
