Easy dinners like this Sweet Potato Broccoli Chicken Bake were made for busy weeknight meals. And even better? It’s all made in one dish in the oven, instead of the stove. What this means for you: easy prep, easy clean up, and the oven does all of the work!
This is a healthy dinner that you can feel great about eating – and serving to your family. The tender sweet potatoes, chicken and broccoli are the coziest combination when paired with raisins, walnuts and tangy goat or feta cheese – a wonderful blend of flavors and textures. Everything you need for your meal in one dish: healthy sources of protein, fats and carbs.
And it couldn’t be easier: dump the ingredients together, toss it, bake it, and serve it. Then sit back and watch the satisfied eaters.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 3 cups packed broccoli stems and florets, chopped
- 1 large sweet potato or yam, ¼ inch small cubes–small cuts are key (~1½ cups cubed)
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp raisins (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or nuts of choice
- ⅓ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning, dried
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup soft goat or feta cheese, crumbles (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Grease a large casserole dish with olive oil.
- Place cubed chicken on the bottom of casserole dish. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl combine broccoli, sweet potatoes, red onion, garlic, raisins, chopped walnuts, olive oil and herbs. Toss to coat.
- Top chicken with herb and vegetable mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and sweet potatoes are soft. Top with optional cheese just before serving.
