Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (for sweet potatoes)
- Optional: squeeze of lemon for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Boil or steam until fork-tender (10–12 mins). Mash with butter/oil, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook 3–4 mins per side in a skillet with oil until golden and cooked through. Rest a few minutes.
- Steam Broccoli: Steam 4–5 mins until tender-crisp. Season with salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Plate: Slice chicken, serve with broccoli and mashed sweet potatoes. Add lemon if desired.
- Meal Prep Option: Portion into containers for reheating the next day.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning and paprika for preferred flavor.
- Sweet potatoes can be roasted instead of boiled for a different texture.
- Chicken can be grilled for added smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared & Steamed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg