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Easy Herb Chicken Sweet Potato Meal Prep with Roasted Broccoli

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A quick and easy meal prep recipe featuring herb-infused chicken breasts, caramelized sweet potatoes, and crispy roasted broccoli. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large head broccoli (about 12 ounces), cut into florets
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt (preferably coarse sea salt)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional: drizzle of honey on sweet potatoes before roasting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Massage to coat well and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss sweet potato cubes and broccoli florets with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Spread sweet potatoes and broccoli in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet, giving them space to roast.
  5. Roast vegetables for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove baking sheet and nestle the herb-coated chicken breasts evenly among the vegetables. Return to oven.
  7. Roast everything together for another 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
  8. Optional: For extra crispy broccoli edges, switch oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If chicken breasts are thick, pound to even thickness for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper roasting. For crispier broccoli, make sure florets are dry before tossing with oil. Reheat leftovers in oven or toaster oven at 350°F to keep broccoli crisp. Optional broiling step adds extra crispiness to broccoli tips.

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Keywords: meal prep, chicken, sweet potato, roasted broccoli, easy dinner, healthy meal, herb chicken, gluten-free, dairy-free

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