Description

The Sesame Chicken & Sweet Potato Skillet is a flavorful one-pan dinner combining tender chicken, naturally sweet sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, aromatic sage, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts. This easy-to-make recipe delivers balanced nutrition and vibrant colors, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, cut into cubes

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 tablespoon minced fresh sage

1 pear, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 cup water

2 cups baby spinach

1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and cook, stirring, until browned on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

2. Cook sweet potato cubes in the same skillet over medium heat until slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Return chicken to skillet.

3. Remove lid, add baby spinach, and cook while stirring occasionally until wilted, about 5 minutes.

4. Stir in toasted hazelnuts. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

– Use uniformly sized chicken and sweet potato pieces for even cooking.

– Toast hazelnuts lightly before adding to enhance flavor.

– Add spinach at the end to preserve color and texture.

– Can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

– For meal prep, cook ingredients ahead and add spinach just before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet Cooking
Cuisine: American