One-Pan Roasted Chicken, Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes + Meal Prep
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
37 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
478 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One-Pan Roasted Chicken, Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes + Meal Prep
Description
One-Pan Roasted Chicken, Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes involves roasting diced sweet potatoes first to soften, then adding seasoned chicken and broccoli to finish baking. The chicken breasts are pounded thin and coated with Cajun seasoning, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, which adds brightness. Broccoli and sweet potatoes roast alongside the chicken, absorbing the seasoning and becoming tender with slight caramelization on the edges. The chicken cooks through in the oven's high heat, while the broiler at the end creates a golden finish.
The dish combines spice, acid, and roasted vegetable sweetness, making it a complete meal plated together or portioned for convenient lunches. The blend of textures includes soft sweet potatoes, tender-crisp broccoli, and juicy seasoned chicken slices.
For meal prep, the chicken should rest before slicing to maintain juices. Portions can be packed into containers with the roasted vegetables and stored refrigerated. This makes a practical, flavorful lunch option that reheats well.
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken breast pounded thin
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (or taco seasoning)
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or lime)
- 4 cups sweet potato diced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and set aside.
- Place diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with a light layer of oil and drizzle of salt & pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, combine the chicken, seasoning, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Mix until the chicken is fully coated with spices.
- Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and add chicken and broccoli to the same pan (keep sweet potatoes in the pan). If the pan is too small, split them into two pans. Drizzle the broccoli with a light layer of olive oil and salt & pepper.
- Return sheet pan to the oven and bake another 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Turn on the broiler to high and broil for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is golden (optional step).
- To Meal-Prep: allow the chicken to cool for at least 5-10 minutes before cutting. Cut into slices and divide chicken and veggies into 4 meal prep containers. Re-heat in the microwave for 2 minutes on high or until steaming.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1652mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 21227IU | 425% |
| Vitamin C | 89mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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