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Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet Recipe Idea

A hearty vegan sweet potato chicken skillet made with plant-based chicken, tender sweet potatoes, veggies, herbs, and light seasoning for a warm, wholesome dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Skillet
  • Vegan chicken chunks – 250 g
  • Sweet potato – 1 cup diced
  • Onion – ½ cup chopped
  • Bell peppers – ½ cup sliced
  • Garlic – 1 tsp minced
  • Olive oil – 1.5 tbsp
  • Paprika – ½ tsp
  • Salt – ½ tsp
  • Pepper – ¼ tsp
  • Thyme – ½ tsp
  • Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
For Serving
  • Fresh parsley – 1 tbsp chopped
  • Rice or quinoa – 1 cup optional

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  2. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté for 2 minutes.
  4. Add vegan chicken, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  5. Cook for 6–7 minutes until golden.
  6. Drizzle lemon juice.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve with rice or quinoa.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 380
  • Total Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 22 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin A: 60%
  • Iron: 15%
  • Vitamin C: 18%
  • Magnesium: 14%
  • Potassium: 16%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add spinach for extra greens.
  • Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
  • Add chili flakes if you want heat.
  • Swap sweet potatoes with pumpkin for variation.