BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
A flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced Choose firm sweet potatoes for best texture.
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about five minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the skillet and let everything cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sweet potatoes begin to soften.
- Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the chicken pieces. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, around 5-7 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, mix it with the vegetables.
- Pour the barbecue sauce and corn into the skillet. Stir everything together until well coated.
- Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat everything through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
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Notes
For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes while cooking. Customize veggies based on availability.