Sheet Pan Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls: Easy Weeknight Meal (Print Version)

Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls: A healthy, easy dinner for two! Roasted chicken, tender sweet potatoes & veggies, all on one sheet pan. Deliciously simple.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each), cubed
02 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and 3/4-inch cubed
03 - 3 cups broccoli florets
04 - 1/2 medium red onion, roughly chopped
05 - 2-3 tbsp olive oil

→ Flavor Boosters

06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

→ Finishing Touches

12 - Handful fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 2 lemon wedges

→ Optional Extras

14 - 1 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
15 - Drizzle of sriracha mayo

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, preheat that oven to a nice, hot 400°F (200°C). Grab your biggest sheet pan – or two if you're worried about overcrowding, which I often am. Line it with parchment paper; seriously, learn from my past mistakes! Now, cube your sweet potatoes and chop your broccoli florets and red onion. Get the chicken breasts cut into similar-sized pieces so everything cooks evenly. This is where I sometimes get distracted and cut one sweet potato chunk huge and the next tiny, oops!
02 - In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes, broccoli, red onion, and chicken. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Now for the magic: sprinkle over the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Use your hands – I know it's messy, but it's the best way to make sure everything is really coated. You want every piece to get some of that delicious seasoning love. Honestly, I always get a little bit on my nose, it's part of the process when making chicken sweet potato bowls!
03 - Spread the seasoned chicken and veggies in a single layer on your prepared sheet pan. This is critical, folks! If they're piled up, they'll steam instead of roast, and you'll end up with soggy veggies and sad chicken, not those lovely caramelized edges we're aiming for. Give everything a little space; it's like they need their personal bubble to get perfectly crispy. If you only have one small pan, just grab another one. No shame in using two for your chicken sweet potato bowls!
04 - Pop that sheet pan into your preheated oven. Let it roast for about 25-30 minutes. Around the 15-minute mark, give everything a good stir and flip. This helps ensure even cooking and those beautiful browned bits on all sides. You're looking for tender sweet potatoes, slightly charred broccoli, and chicken that's cooked through and juicy. The smell filling your kitchen at this point is just... heavenly, honestly.
05 - To be real, I usually just eyeball it. But for safety, make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The sweet potatoes should be fork-tender, and the broccoli should have those lovely slightly crispy, browned edges. If things aren't quite there after 30 minutes, give it another 5-10, just keep an eye on it so nothing burns. Every oven is a little different, you know? This ensures perfect chicken sweet potato bowls.
06 - Once everything is perfectly roasted, pull the pan out of the oven. Divide the Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls into two serving bowls. Now for the finishing touches! Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and squeeze a lemon wedge over each bowl. If you're feeling fancy, add those toasted pumpkin seeds or a drizzle of sriracha mayo. Take a moment, breathe in that amazing aroma, and dig in! It's such a satisfying meal, truly.

# Notes:

01 - Don't overcrowd the sheet pan; seriously, things steam, not roast, and nobody wants that.
02 - Leftovers are amazing, just reheat gently in the oven or air fryer to keep things from getting mushy.
03 - No broccoli? Bell peppers or zucchini work great too, I've tried it and it kinda works!
04 - A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end? Game changer, trust me on this one, it just makes the chicken sweet potato bowls sing.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Large sheet pan(s)
02 - large mixing bowl
03 - sharp knife
04 - cutting board

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 450
Total Fat: 20g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 30g

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