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Ground Chicken & Sweet Potato Skillet

Easy Ground Chicken & Sweet Potato Skillet Loaded with Bold Flavors

Enjoy this comforting Ground Chicken & Sweet Potato Skillet, a wholesome, quick meal bursting with flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet Base
  • 1 pound Ground chicken Choose lean ground chicken for a healthy protein base.
  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes Peel and dice evenly.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Use extra virgin for rich flavor.
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach or kale Stir in near the end.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro or parsley Chopped, for garnish.
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes Add for heat.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

How to Make Ground Chicken & Sweet Potato Skillet
  1. In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add diced sweet potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Push sweet potatoes aside, then stir in chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté 2–3 minutes.
  4. Crumble in lean ground chicken, cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink.
  5. Sprinkle smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook 1 minute more.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and let cook 3–4 minutes.
  7. Uncover and fold in fresh spinach or kale. Cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
  8. Transfer to warm plates, sprinkle chopped cilantro and red chili flakes, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle fresh lime juice over skillet before serving.

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