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!
If you love one pot recipes, be sure to check out my Pinterest board {ONE POT WONDERS} and follow along for more easy dinner inspiration!
It’s really starting to feel like summer out there! The garden is semi-planted, the BBQ has been on non-stop, LOTS of ice cream has been consumed. The flip flops have been flip flopping, the sprinklers have been sprinkling, the cold beers have been kh-chh’ed (that was the sound of a beer bottle opening, FYI).
And for some reason, summer makes me kind of lazy…you know? That house cleaning? It can wait….the laundry? It can wait, too. I have more important things to think about. Like lounging on my deck. With one eye semi-open and on Kai. Because that kid is SO much trouble, so lounging is never all that restful in reality.
Well, product of that laid-back easy summer attitude I’ve had lately is this super easy and delicious chili-lime sweet potato and chicken skillet…so easy, super tasty, and only one pan to wash up. Woo hoo!
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I guess you could say that I’m on a bit of a one-pot/one-pan bender lately.
It all started with this round-up of 19 Healthy One Pot Dinners. I had so much fun looking at all of the creative and delicious ways that dinner can be cooked in one pot or pan, and have been inspired ever since!
I wanted to break away from the pasta for this one, and cook up something with vibrant Mexican flavors….and voila!
This is one seriously protein-rich dinner…between the black beans and the chicken breast, there is no way you’re going to be hungry after this!
The sweet potato and chicken skillet recipe is also packed with fresh veggies: sweet potato, bell peppers, and red onion…feel free to substitute whatever you have on hand…this is an easy ‘clean out the fridge’ kind of meal. I’ll bet zucchini and corn would also be tasty in here!
Everything is cooked up in some chicken stock and seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and lime zest. Both Ben and I just couldn’t get enough of these flavors, and the left-overs made for a great lunch the next day!
So…if you are anything like me, and tend to get a little bit ‘lazy’ when it comes to cooking (and especially when it comes to washing dishes) in the summer, this is the dish for you! Easy prep, easy cooking, and only one pan to wash up. So you can get back to lounging on the deck…or whatever your favorite summer activity happens to be 😉
More easy summer chicken dinner recipes:
- check out this Healthy Chicken Skillet with Cajun Potatoes and Veggies
- get inspired with this round-up of 19 Healthy Skillet Dinners
- or check out this Easy Balsamic Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes & Tarragon
- 2 large chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- olive oil 2 or so tablespoons
- salt and pepper
- 1 large sweet potato cut into 1-cm (1/2 inch) cubes (approx 4 cups)
- 2 bell peppers cut into small pieces
- 1/2 red onion cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 can black beans drained (540mL/18 oz)
- cilantro leaves garnish
- lime wedges/wheels garnish
- greek yogurt to serve
- In a large skillet or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, and brown (approximately 6 minutes). Don't worry about cooking it right through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the sweet potato, and cook for 10-12 minutes, until browned. I found it browned better when I didn't stir it too frequently, only every 2-3 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers, red onion, chili powder, cumin, salt and chicken stock. Return the chicken to the pan. Stir so that everything is well combined.
- Cover and cook for another 10 or so minutes, stirring once or twice. Chicken and sweet potato should be cooked through.
- Add the black beans and lime zest, and cook until heated through.
- Taste for salt, and add more if needed.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
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More Chicken Skillet Inspiration:
- {One Skillet} Lemon Chicken and Red Potatoes from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
- Tuscan Chicken Skillet from The Wanderlust Kitchen
- Harvest Chicken Skillet with Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Apples from Well Plated
Jonathan Page
Going to make this later! Only cooking for 2 though, what do you think it will taste like cold/re-heated for lunch the next day?
PS… LOVE the site!
Denise
Hi Jonathan, I have enjoyed this re-heated for lunch and it was great! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Jill
I just made this tonight – it was amazing! I’ve never seen my toddler eat so much in one sitting. Definitely adding this into the rotation!
Denise
Can your toddler come over and teach my toddler how to eat this? Ha ha! Glad you liked it Jill 🙂
Hayley Grace
This is the 1# most popular recipe in my household! I make it AT LEAST once a month and I know have the recipe memorized from making it so many times. It’s so delicious and makes great leftovers, if I can get my husband to leave any!
Thank you for bringing this into my life!!
Denise
Wow, you totally just made my day, Hayley! I’m so glad you and your family like this recipe 🙂
Cindy B
This is so good!
Made it last night.
Just happened to have all the ingredients on hand.
My whole family liked it.
My picky husband even had seconds!
Thank you for this recipe.
I will be making it again soon.
Oh, by the way it’s perfect for Autumn too.
Denise
Hi Cindy, I’m SO happy you liked it! Thanks so much for your comment 🙂
Samantha Joehlin
can you tell me how many calories this dish has?
Denise
Hi Samantha, I’ve just added the nutritional information. Looks like its 375 calories or so (if you divide the pan into 6 servings).
Kayla
Made this last night for dinner! It was AMAZING!!! My husband added some rice to his. I am totally going to make this one again! Yummy Healthy and if your into paleo it works for that as well!
Thanks for sharing
Denise
Hi Kayla! I’m so happy to hear that you liked it! I like the idea of adding rice to it. Thanks for reporting back!
Dixie
This was amazing!! My sweet potato hating kids even ate it…served it with a lime wedge, fresh cilantro and a dollop of fat free Greek yogurt (like sour cream). My husband said the yogurt really set it all off. Was out of chili powder so used more cumin and a bunch of smoked paprika. Made a double batch and froze single servings for later!!
Denise
Hi Dixie! I’m so happy to hear it! We liked Greek yogurt on ours as well. I will have to try with smoked paprika! Thanks so much for reporting back 🙂
Catherine Cowan
Wow! This was so good! I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it because I’m not a big lover of peppers. This was a few now pan dinner. Thank you!!
Denise
I’m so glad you liked it, Catherine 🙂 Thanks so much for reporting back!
Shelley
Made this last night! It was super yum. I followed the recipe just as it is, and it was easy, tho a bit more time consuming. Pro tip: get your friends to come over and do the chopping and sautéing, and you can focus on making a salad or appetizer or dessert. 🙂 Having some help with the prep made it worth the time and effort.
Denise
So glad you liked it, Shelley! I like your tip about inviting a friend over 😉
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots
I made this last night and it was spectacular! Thanks for the great recipe!
Denise
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Caroline! Thanks so much for reporting back 😀
Kristin
Hi! I am looking forward to making this recipe for the first time tonight. I’m curious – do you skin your sweet potatoes before cooking them, or leave the skins on? I hate peeling vegetables (haha), but have only ever used recipes that call for peeled sweet potatoes. It doesn’t look like you’ve done so – I could be mistaken, but I’m curious if you think it’d make a difference!
Denise
Hey Kristin! I didn’t peel my sweet potatoes…I agree, it’s such a pain, plus I’ve read that the skin has a ton of nutrients. Let me know how you like the recipe!
Michelle { A latte Food }
Yes! Lounging totally takes top priority over laundry! And this one pot meal just takes priority, because, umm, wow! It looks amazing!
Izzy
I’m so intrigued by all these one pot meals! I need to get on that trend! And this one looks like something I would love! Summer is here too, but it isn’t early as enjoyable as yours is sounding! I need throw some flip flops on an get some ice cream 🙂
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life
I lol’ed at the beer opening sound. SO accurate! I’m loving the warmer weather (…not so much the humidity though) and one-pot meals are perfect! This skillet is calling my name. 🙂