Imagine a one-pan wonder that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience! This Skillet Chicken Pasta with Sweet Potato is not just a meal, it's a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing and your family begging for seconds. Combining tender chicken, creamy sweet potato, and vibrant spinach, this recipe is the perfect balance of nutrition and indulgence that can be whipped up in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 2 diced chicken breasts, 1 medium cubed sweet potato, 8 oz of pasta, 2 cups of spinach, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 minced cloves of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cubed sweet potato. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 10 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Once the sweet potato is cooked, push it to one side of the skillet and add the diced chicken breasts to the other side. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- Next, add the spinach to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and sweet potato mixture in the skillet. If the pasta seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to help create a cohesive sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy your Skillet Chicken Pasta with Sweet Potato!
Tips
- For maximum flavor, ensure your chicken and sweet potato are cut into uniform, bite-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking.
- Don't rush the sweet potato caramelization - those golden edges add incredible depth of flavor to the entire dish.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining; its starchy goodness helps create a silky, cohesive sauce when mixed with the other ingredients.
- Use a large, wide skillet to give ingredients enough space to brown properly instead of steaming.
- Feel free to customize! Add red pepper flakes for heat, swap spinach for kale, or sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top for extra richness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 90mg
