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Chili Lime Sweet Potato and Chicken Skillet

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By: Denise Bustard99 Comments
Posted: 1/14/20 Updated: 11/2/20

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This Chili Lime Sweet Potato and Chicken Skillet recipe is a healthy one pan dinner recipe with delicious Southwestern flavor. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and a squeeze of lime!

overhead shot of three bowls with Chili Lime Sweet Potato and Chicken Skillet

When it comes to easy dinners, one pan meals are where it's at! Not only do they cook quickly and efficiently, but the clean up is so easy as well.

Our favorite one pan meals include this Enchilada Sweet Potato Skillet, this Winter One Pan Chicken and Veggies, and today's chili lime sweet potato and chicken skillet.

This reader favorite recipe packs in so much flavor for so little effort, and is perfect for loading up with your favorite toppings!

Reasons you'll ♡ this chicken skillet

  • it's gluten-free and dairy-free
  • it is a complete one pan meal
  • perfect for meal prepping - although I do not recommend freezing!

Recipe video

Wondering how this skillet comes together? This one-minute video will show you how easy it is to prepare! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

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frying pan full of ingredients to cook the one pan chicken and sweet potatoes (before cooking)

Which ingredients do we need?

  • Chicken - boneless, skinless breasts work best
  • Veggies - sweet potatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion, plus lime zest
  • Canned - use canned black beans or make your own perfect black beans at home
  • Stock - use store-bought chicken stock or make a batch of homemade bone broth
  • Spices - chili powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Toppings - shredded cheese, cilantro leaves, lime wedges, Greek yogurt or sour cream, avocado [See tips for properly cutting an avocado, and not your hand!], and tortilla chips

Meal prep tips

Here are some tips to make prep go smoothly:

  • sweet potatoes- make sure you cut them small- ½ to ¾ inch cubes
  • prep ahead- while you can chop the chicken, bell peppers & onion ahead and measure out the spices, it's best to chop the sweet potatoes fresh so they don't harden
  • leftovers- you can also use this recipe for meal prep by cooking ahead and reheating through the week.
  • storage- store in the fridge for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing.

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frying pan full of ingredients to cook the one pan chicken and sweet potatoes (after cooking)

Can I make this recipe vegetarian / vegan?

Definitely! Omit the chicken and substitute vegetable broth for the chicken stock. You can double the recipe's black beans or try adding a can of chickpeas to add extra protein, if you like.

For another tasty vegan one pan dish, try this Vegan Moroccan Chickpea Skillet.

Is this recipe paleo?

You can easily make this paleo by omitting black beans.

What do you recommend serving with this?

This recipe is alllll about the toppings! Here are some of our faves:

  • sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • shredded cheese
  • cilantro leaves
  • avocado or guacamole
  • salsa or hot sauce
  • tortilla chips for scooping

bowl of Chili Lime Sweet Potato and Chicken Skillet with yogurt

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Note: This recipe was originally posted in 2015. It has been republished with fresh photos, tips and a new video in 2020.

Did you make this? Tag me on social @sweetpeasandsaffron and be sure to leave a comment and rate the recipe!

overhead shot of blue and white bowls filled with chili lime sweet potato and chicken skillet with fresh lime wedges, tortilla chips and cilantro

Chili Lime Sweet Potato and Chicken Skillet

4.88 from 54 votes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
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This Chili Lime Sweet Potato and Chicken Skillet recipe is a healthy one pan dinner recipe that works great for meal prep. GF, vegan- and paleo-friendly.
4 -6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (roughly 2 large chicken breasts; cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 cups sweet potato cubes (cut into 1-cm (½ inch) cubes; approximately 1 large or 2 smaller sweet potatoes)
  • 2 bell peppers (cut into ½ inch pieces)
  • 1 red onion (1 small onion or ½ large onion; diced)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 can black beans drained (540mL/18 oz)

To serve

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • cilantro leaves
  • lime wedges
  • greek yogurt or sour cream
  • avocado
  • tortilla chips

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, and cook until no longer pink in the middle (roughly 8-10 minutes).
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a clean plate.
  • Add the sweet potato, bell peppers, red onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, chicken stock and lime zest.
  • Cover and bring to a simmer. Simmer (covered) for 15-20 minutes, stirring 2-3 times, until sweet potatoes are soft and cooked through. If the pan becomes dry, add more chicken stock.
  • Add the black beans and cooked chicken breast, and cook 2 or so minutes until heated through.
  • Serve with suggested toppings.

Storage

  • Leftovers may be stored in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days.

Tips:

Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing.

Video

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/6 of batch, Calories: 366kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 507mg, Potassium: 1172mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 21965IU, Vitamin C: 82mg, Calcium: 75mg, Iron: 3mg
Author: Denise Bustard
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican

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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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  1. Bryant Pierpont says

    Posted on 6/5/22 at Posted on 6/5/22

    5 stars
    Phenomenal recipe. I doubled the cumin but followed the rest pretty carefully. My only advice? Make extra.

    Reply
    • Ben | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

      Posted on 6/9/22 at Posted on 6/9/22

      Haha, thanks Bryant. Great tip!

      Reply
  2. Nikki says

    Posted on 3/27/22 at Posted on 3/27/22

    5 stars
    I made this for my sister and I. It was delicious! I think the only thing I'd tweak next time is to use taco seasoning in place of the chili powder. We topped it with cheese, sour cream, avacado and lime juice.

    Reply
    • Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says

      Posted on 3/29/22 at Posted on 3/29/22

      Hi Nikki, really glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your modifications and feedback! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jeff Plodzien says

    Posted on 3/24/22 at Posted on 3/24/22

    4 stars
    Was very good

    Reply
    • Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says

      Posted on 3/24/22 at Posted on 3/24/22

      Hi Jeff, so glad you enjoyed this chicken skillet! Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating and review 🙂

      Reply
  4. Rachel G says

    Posted on 12/23/21 at Posted on 12/23/21

    5 stars
    This was really good! Like Rachel S, I was worried I wouldn't like it - I like sweet potatoes as a side, so I think it was the savory part that had me concerned. But it was great!

    I want to note that I used a chili paste instead of chili powder, and cooked chicken leftover from another meal.

    Reply
    • Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says

      Posted on 1/3/22 at Posted on 1/3/22

      Hi Rachel, that's fantastic! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed, and hopefully found a new favourite recipe to add to your rotation. Thanks for sharing your variations!

      Reply
  5. Rachel S says

    Posted on 11/2/21 at Posted on 11/2/21

    5 stars
    I will admit I was a bit nervous when this was cooking that I wouldn't like it. But it was so tasty. I did have to tweak it a bit for my personal tastes and what I had on hand, but the core of your recipe is what made it. I had bought two whole chickens to make for a couple recipes, but ya gotta cook it to use it.😂 So I used chunks of leftover Chuck roast. I also used one bell pepper (because I don't like them) and an extra sweet potato. and lastly, I cooked the cilantro in it because I don't like it fresh.

    Thanks for sharing a great versitile recipe! My 18m old loved it. I loved it!

    Reply
    • Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says

      Posted on 11/3/21 at Posted on 11/3/21

      Hi Rachel, it's the best when a recipe pleasantly surprises you! We are so glad to hear that you (and you 18 month old) both enjoyed! Thank you so much for sharing your variations, and for coming back to leave a rating and review!

      Reply
  6. Lisa Trotter says

    Posted on 6/19/21 at Posted on 6/19/21

    Made this tonight for date night with husband. It was delicious! We added a bit more heat by adding a dash of cayenne pepper! Perfect!!

    Reply
    • Jasmine @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says

      Posted on 6/21/21 at Posted on 6/21/21

      Hi Lisa, we're so glad to hear that you enjoyed this chili lime sweet potato chicken recipe! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave a rating and review. Cheers!

      Reply
  7. Pepe Samson says

    Posted on 3/3/21 at Posted on 3/3/21

    I tried your recipe and super loved it! Added some cayenne for more spice. :p

    Reply
    • Denise Bustard says

      Posted on 3/8/21 at Posted on 3/8/21

      So happy to hear you enjoyed, Pepe! Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to come back and leave a review <3

      Reply
  8. JennyQ says

    Posted on 2/9/21 at Posted on 2/9/21

    I am new to meal prepping. This recipe was a hit! I looked forward to it everyday! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Denise Bustard says

      Posted on 2/22/21 at Posted on 2/22/21

      Hi JennyQ! So happy to hear you loved the recipe. Thank you so much for reporting back!

      Reply
  9. Kim says

    Posted on 1/26/21 at Posted on 1/26/21

    5 stars
    I love spicy food, so I added one chopped chipotle pepper into the pot and it is a winner. Easy and Deelish. Kim

    Reply
    • Denise Bustard says

      Posted on 1/27/21 at Posted on 1/27/21

      Nice!! So happy to hear you enjoyed, and thanks for the tip to spice it up, Kim!

      Reply
  10. Nate says

    Posted on 1/18/21 at Posted on 1/18/21

    3 stars
    We just made this and it is ridiculously spicy. We put 2 tablespoons of chili powder as it said and it is honestly inedible. Me and my wife both enjoy spicy food too and this is beyond spicy. Not sure if we somehow messed up but I don’t see anyone else mentioning how spicy it was, so it seems like we did somehow? We followed the recipe step for step...

    Reply
    • Denise Bustard says

      Posted on 1/19/21 at Posted on 1/19/21

      Hi Nate! I'm so sorry to hear you found it too spicy. Is it possible that you used pure powdered chilis rather than a chili powder blend (which is paprika based)? It sounds to me like that could be what happened. In North America, we use something like this: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/homemade-chili-powder/ and it's not spicy.

      Reply
  11. Stephanie says

    Posted on 10/2/20 at Posted on 10/2/20

    5 stars
    This was a bit more time-consuming than expected, but I did make a double batch because I was using over 2 lbs of bone-in chicken thighs. But I had time to prepare the veggies while they were frying and it all turned out to be a delicious, interesting dish in the end. I didn't use beans, but I did top it off with fresh cilantro, sour cream and a strong squirt of lime all over.
    Thank you for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Denise Bustard says

      Posted on 10/19/20 at Posted on 10/19/20

      Hi Stephanie! So happy to hear you enjoyed the flavors. Thanks so much for reporting back with feedback 🙂

      Reply
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