BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
A one-pan dinner with smoky BBQ chicken, tender sweet potatoes, and beans for extra protein. Balanced, budget-friendly, and perfect for leftovers.
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Instructions
Get your skillet fired up and heat that olive oil over medium-high heat. Season your diced chicken with salt and pepper, then toss it into the hot oil. Cook for 4–5 minutes until it is mostly cooked through and looking delicious.
Add those diced sweet potatoes to the skillet along with smoked paprika, ground cumin, and ¼ cup water. Cover it up and let everything simmer and sizzle for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until your sweet potatoes are tender and ready to party.
Stir in the BBQ sauce and rinse-drained black beans; cook for 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through and smells amazing. Then, gently fold in the baby spinach and watch it wilt happily into submission.
Finish it off by sprinkling sliced scallions on top if you love a little green flair. Serve hot and enjoy the flavor explosion!
Nutrition Facts
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Recipe Notes & Tips
- If sweet potatoes are slow to soften, dice smaller or microwave them 2–3 minutes first.
- Use any leftover cooked chicken; add it at the end with the beans.
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