Cinnamon is in every household and for good reason: ounce for ounce, it contains 5 times the antioxidants as 1/2 cup of blueberries or a cup of pomegranate juice! But don’t limit your cinnamon consumption to your morning bowl of oats. Cinnamon is used all over the world in savory dishes to complement the flavors of meat and vegetables.
Today’s recipe is the perfect cold weather staple that literally comes together in just minutes. Feel free to mix and match the ingredients based on what you have available. When I made this dish, I happened to have gala apples and sweet potatoes but it would work just as well with carrots and parsnips. Just don’t forget the cinnamon.
Your fork is waiting.
This recipe is the perfect cold weather staple that literally comes together in just minutes.
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Pre-heat oven to 350.
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Meanwhile, line a roasting pan with sweet potatoes, apples and onion.
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Place chicken breasts on top and drizzle with olive oil.
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Season everything evenly with all spices including salt and pepper. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty to ensure food is evenly coated.
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Bake for 45-60 minutes or until juices run clear in the chicken.
Excellent source of Vitamins A and C
Sue Shaw
This sounds like exactly what I want! Do you think I could make it ahead and freeze it? If so, should it be frozen raw or cooked?
Regardless, I am going to make it–it sounds perfect!
Liz DellaCroce
Hi Sue – I have never frozen this before so I wouldn’t know for sure but part of me is leaning towards freezing it raw. Will you keep me posted?
Camille
Made this dish for my family used three bonless skinless chicken breasts which I cut in half .As for my husband he said it was deliciouse will have me make this again as for our teenage daughter she didn’
t carefor the apples and onions. Would defenitly serve this to guests .
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Camille!
Vuckie
Can I use a whole chicken instead? How would the cooking temperature and time change? Thanks!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes you absolutely can! The cooking temperature would be 350 and the time would vary on size of your chicken but usually until internal temperature reaches 180.
Ashley Bozekowski
Hi, I just stumbled across your recipe. I was looking for a good recipe to use up my sweet potatoes that had been sitting around for a while. I gave it a go, and have to say it is delicious!! This will be a new staple for me. I love that it incorporates so much goodness, the cinnamon, sweet potatoes and apples, they all add tons of antioxidants and a great dish that has both fruits and veggies. Thank you so much for the recipe!! A keeper for sure.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so thrilled you enjoyed it!! Thanks for telling me!!
Deidre
Great Great Recipe – Just made it for the first time and my kids LOVED it! They only eat the chicken but they loved the cinnamon flavor. My husband and I enjoyed the apples and sweet potatoes! I will definitely make this again – maybe with a pork tenderloin instead!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh I’m so glad!! We make this regularly too – pork is a great substitute!!! Thanks for letting me know!
sparkey
Liz, is it baked at 350 or 450? When & where is the allspice & nutmeg added? Are the sweet potatoes peeled?
Liz DellaCroce
Hi There – It is baked at 350 and you add the allspice and nutmeg when you add the olive oil, salt, pepper and cinnamon. (In the recipe I say to add “all the spices” so it would go in then! The sweet potatoes are peeled as shown in the video but I have updated the recipe to say peeled to avoid further confusion. Thank you for bringing that to my attention! Let me know what you think of the recipe – enjoy!
Terri
Made this tonight and was awesome! Will so be making this again. My sweet potatoes needed to be a bit smaller chucks but other than that ;) Can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow night!
Liz DellaCroce
Enjoy the leftovers!
Marie @ Not Enough Cinnamon.com
Wow congrats on that video! This dish looks so easy and tasty. And cinnamon definitively is the best spice on earth! ;) I made something pretty similar on my blog, it’s a chicken stew with apple and cinnamon (http://www.notenoughcinnamon.com/2012/09/20/chicken-stew-with-apples-and-cinnamon/) I love this combination!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
I did NOT know that about cinnamon, but I’m glad I do now because I love that spice! This sounds so delicious — definitely keeping it in mind for an easy weeknight dinner!
Liz DellaCroce
Yes girl!! Cinnamon is the bees knees!!! Let me know what you think!