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Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sheet Pan
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A cozy, one-pan dinner of roasted chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and red onions, all seasoned to perfection and cooked until golden and tender.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 large red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Rub chicken thighs with remaining olive oil and remaining spices.
  4. Spread vegetables on the sheet pan and nestle chicken thighs between them.
  5. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping vegetables halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  6. Let rest for 5 minutes and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure proper roasting.
  • Flip vegetables halfway for even caramelization.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with vegetables
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: sheet pan chicken, chicken and sweet potatoes, one pan dinner, roasted chicken thighs