Description
This Garlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato & Asparagus recipe is a delicious and wholesome meal that is easy to prepare. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic, thyme, and rosemary, then roasted alongside sweet potatoes and asparagus for a complete and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for vegetables
Garnish:
- Fresh lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Roast sweet potatoes: Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season, and roast for 15 minutes.
- Add chicken and asparagus: Push sweet potatoes to one side, add chicken and asparagus to the sheet. Roast for 18–22 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest, then slice and serve with roasted vegetables. Garnish with parsley and lemon if desired.
Notes
- You can prep the chicken ahead of time for extra flavor.
- Swap asparagus for green beans or broccoli based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
