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!
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
- 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
Step 1. Chop your sweet potatoes, onion, and apples into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2. Then spread the chopped produce out evenly on a sheet pan, then drizzle with olive oil.
Step 3. Season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon and toss well to evenly coat.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
More One Pan Meals
- Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables
- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- One Pan Roasted Chicken and Broccoli
- One Pan Italian Sausage Pasta
- Sheet Pan Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives
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Since this sheet pan meal is so simple and easy, not only will your kids like it, but it’s easy enough you could have them make it!
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
Instructions
- 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
- 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
- Bake until chicken is golden and cooked through, about 45-60 minutes depending on thickness of chicken.minced parsley
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