Description
Baked Chicken Breasts with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes is a simple, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners. The chicken breasts are seasoned and baked alongside tender sweet potatoes and caramelized Brussels sprouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes and halved Brussels sprouts. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In the same bowl, add the chicken breasts. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on the baking sheet among the vegetables.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice over the finished dish.
- Feel free to add other root vegetables like carrots or parsnips.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg