One-Dish Chicken Sweet Potato Bake with Broccoli (Easy Dinner)

Using less than 10 real food ingredients and made all in one dish, this recipe comes together fast. Our Sweet Potato Chicken Bake with Broccoli is a simple and delicious recipe that makes a darn good and easy weeknight dinner. You’ll love the leftovers, too. They reheated very well and are an easy and health solution for the next day’s lunch.

a delicious weeknight meal

Sweet Potato Chicken Bake with Broccoli is a well-balanced, one-dish meal. It includes a healthy source of protein from the chicken, quality fats from the olive oil and nuts, and fiber-rich carbohydrates from the sweet potato, broccoli, and onion. Sweet Potato Broccoli Chicken Bake will be a sure-fire favorite for you and your family. We love to serve it in bowls topped with a sprinkle of fresh grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice to really make the flavors pop.

Ingredients for Chicken Sweet Potato Bake with Broccoli

Calling for less than 10 ingredients, this recipe come together fast and with flavors that are loved by families everywhere. The sweet potatoes and dates add a touch of sweetness that complements the chicken and veggies perfectly.

• Boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs – we prefer boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe, but breasts will work great, too
• Broccoli florets – you can also cut up the broccoli stems
• Sweet potato – scrub them clean or peel them, then cut into ¼-½ inch cubes
• Red onion and garlic cloves – you’ll need a medium red onion and 2-3 garlic cloves (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
• Chopped dates – may substitute raisins or dried cranberries 
• Olive oil or avocado oil
• Dried Italian seasoning – feel free to change up the seasonings. We like to change the flavors of this dish by adding a pinch of chili powder and cumin in place of the Italian seasoning
• Fine salt and black pepper
• Chopped pecans or walnuts (or both) – toast the nuts to bring out the crunch and flavors
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Shredded Parmesan or Manchego cheese – optional for garnishing, but delicious
• Lemon or lime wedges – a squeeze of citrus helps brighten all the other flavors

How to Make Sweet Potato Chicken Bake with Broccoli

Follow these quick steps to get this easy one-dish dinner on your table tonight:

1. While the oven is preheating, in a 9×13 dish combine the chicken, broccoli, sweet potatoes, red onion, garlic, dates, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is coated evenly with the oil and seasoning. 
2. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the foil, stir, and continue to roast for another 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
3. Meanwhile, toast the nuts by placing a small skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the nuts to the skillet. Toss the nuts occasionally, cooking until the pecans and/or walnuts give off a nutty aroma, 4-7 minutes. Watch them carefully so they don’t burn. Remove the nuts from the heat. 
4. Sprinkle the nuts over the Sweet Potato Broccoli Chicken Bake just before serving. Serve and top with cheese and/or a squeeze of lemon juice or lime and garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired.

Full recipe instructions below.

What Makes Sweet Potato Chicken Bake Healthy?

Not only is the recipe easy to make, it’s also incredibly wholesome. Below we highlight why we think this dish is so great from a nutritional aspect.

• Broccoli – is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. A half cup of cooked broccoli supplies 84% of the recommended daily value for immune-boosting vitamin C
• Sweet Potato – a top source of both soluble and insoluble fiber (great for digestion!), vitamins, and minerals. Beta-carotene, found abundantly in the orange varieties of sweet potatoes, is converted to vitamin A in your body, which may help improve eye health and also build a strong immune system
• Chicken – a healthy source of quality protein that you can count on providing you with lean, lasting energy, and essential nutrients like amino acids, niacin, selenium, and vitamin B6. Curious how to select the best chicken for you? Read this post for detailed info on what to look for on poultry labels
• Walnuts and olive oil – both are wonderful sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which help promote healthy cholesterol levels and also provide antioxidants

How to meal prep this recipe

This sweet potato chicken recipe is make-ahead friendly. There are two ways you can prep this recipe ahead.

Prep the recipe entirely.

• After the chicken and veggie bakes comes out of the oven, allow it to cool and then transfer it to an airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, return the cooked ingredients to an oven-safe or microwave-safe dish. Add a little water or chicken broth, cover it with foil, and bake in a 350-degree preheated oven until hot, 6-8 minutes. Or, reheat portions (uncovered) in the microwave set at 70% power. Start with 2 minutes and add time as needed.

Prep the recipe up to the point of cooking to make for an easy weeknight meal.

• Pre-chop, slice, and mince the broccoli, sweet potato, onion, garlic. Store the veggies together in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Pre-cube the chicken; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Chop the dates and toast the nuts. Store in separate containers.
• When it comes time to make this dinner, these steps taken ahead of time will make it all come together quickly and easily on a weeknight!

how to store leftovers of chicken and veggie bake

Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

1. To reheat in an oven, place the cooked ingredients in an oven-safe dish. Add a little water or chicken broth, cover with foil, and bake in a 350-degree preheated oven until hot, 6-8 minutes.
2. To reheat in a microwave, place a portion in a microwave-safe dish or bowl and reheat portions (uncovered) in the microwave set at 70% power. Start with 2 minutes and add time as needed.

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Photo Credit: The photos in this blog post were taken by Rachel Cook of Half Acre House.

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