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This easy sheet pan chicken and sweet potatoes recipe is made with apples, sweet potatoes, and onions roasted in olive oil and scented with cinnamon. Perfect for feeding the family! 

Full sheet pan of chicken and sweet potatoes.

As a busy working mom to two very busy boys, I am a huge fan of sheet pan dinners. So quick and easy to prepare, and just as easy to clean up! This Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes really leans into the sweet and savory mix, and is a total hit in my house. Don’t be put-off by the apples, it’s a fresh, sweet addition to this dish and will become a quick favorite.

Love sweet potatoes as much as we do? Try my Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes or Ultimate Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Dinner

  • It’s a scrumptious mix of sweet and savory flavors.
  • You’ve got a whole meal with just one dish! Making for easy clean up.
  • Sheet pan meals are easy to alter and adjust to your preferences!

Ingredients

Labeled ingredients for sheet pan chicken and sweet potatoes.
  • Chicken: I love to use bone-in chicken breasts for added flavor, but you could use chicken thighs or boneless, skinless chicken breast, too.
  • Sweet potatoes: As the name implies, they are naturally sweet and roast to be creamy in texture.
  • Onion: I like to use a sweet onion or yellow onion for mild onion flavor to pair well with the sweetness of the apples and potatoes.
  • Apples: I typically use gala, fuji, or honey crisp.
  • Cinnamon: The warm notes of the cinnamon pairs wonderfully with the sweet and savory vibes of this dish.

Easy Substitutions

  • Sweet potatoes, yams, or Yukon gold potatoes are all a great option for this dish.
  • Try pears instead of apples if you still want that sweet, fruit flavor but don’t have apples.
  • You could swap the chicken breasts for pork chops!

How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Liz dicing a peeled sweet potato.

Step 1. Chop your sweet potatoes, onion, and apples into bite-sized pieces.

Drizzling olive oil over diced veggies on sheet pan.

Step 2. Then spread the chopped produce out evenly on a sheet pan, then drizzle with olive oil.

Sprinkling cinnamon over the top of diced vegetables.

Step 3. Season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon and toss well to evenly coat.

Seasoning chicken breast on sheet pan with veggies.

Step 4. Finally add the chicken breast tot he sheet pan, and season with the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Toss in the oven at 350 for about 50 minutes.

Close up of sheet pan chicken and sweet potatoes still on the pan.

Once chicken is fully cooked and veggies and apples are caramelized, remove from the oven and enjoy your Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to cook vegetables with raw chicken?

Yes! As long as you cook the chicken to a temperature of at least 165 internal temp, any dangerous bacteria will be killed making it safe to eat.

What flavors compliment sweet potatoes?

The sweet undertone of sweet potatoes makes it so they can be paired with both sweet and savory flavors, like cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, or chili powder!

What’s the best temperature to bake chicken at?

Depending on what cut of the chicken, how thick, and whether it’s bone in or not, chicken can be roasted anywhere from 325-450 in the oven. Just follow your recipe!

Sheet pan chicken and sweet potatoes with fresh parsley.

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Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

4.23 stars average
This easy sheet pan chicken dinner recipe is made with apples, sweet potatoes and onions roasted in olive oil and scented with cinnamon. Perfect for feeding a family! 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
CourseDinner, Main Dish
Serves4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 split chicken breasts bone-in, skin on
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 large apples cored and cut in slices or large chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion peeled and sliced in large chunks
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon salt divided
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper divided
  • minced parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and scatter the apples, onions and sweet potatoes in a single layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Mix well with hands.
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 large apples, 1 large yellow onion, 2 large sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon pepper
  2. Place chicken breasts on top of the veggies/apple mixture and drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining spices. Rub evenly to coat chicken on both sides.
    4 split chicken breasts
  3. Bake until chicken is golden and cooked through, about 45-60 minutes depending on thickness of chicken. 
    minced parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1861mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 7.9mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.8mg

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Liz’s Notes

Serving size is one chicken breast and 1 cup cooked veggies.

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10 responses to “Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes”

  1. J. Chase Avatar
    J. Chase

    Loved this recipe! It was easy, nutritious and delicious.

  2. Casey Avatar
    Casey

    Would cook time be different if I used boneless chicken breasts instead?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts, I’d still plan on around 40 minutes for cooking.

  3. Lannette Avatar
    Lannette

    Can you use butternut squash instead of sweet potatoes? About the same cook time?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes and yes!! Great idea!

  4. Niki Avatar
    Niki

    Made this for dinner tonight. Wow! Very delicious! I wasn’t sure about the sweet potato, apple, onion and cinnamon combination, but it was really fantastic! Husband and I really enjoyed. Thanks!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

      1. Rebekah Schletewitz Avatar
        Rebekah Schletewitz

        Can I use chicken thighs with this?
        What would be the cook times?

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          You sure can! Chicken thighs cook in about 30 minutes. :)

  5. Bryan Avatar
    Bryan

    I usually like to stick with regular potatoes but i think this looks much better with sweet potatoes! I have to make this for dinner, thanks!