Baked Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato and Steamed Broccoli
Tender baked chicken breast seasoned with herbs, served with roasted sweet potato and steamed broccoli florets
Baked Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato and Steamed Broccoli is a dinner recipe ready in about 45 minutes. Each serving has approximately 527 kcal, 60g protein, 40g carbs, 15g fat. It fits a high-protein diet.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut sweet potato into 1-inch cubes and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 0.5 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Roast sweet potato for 20 minutes until starting to soften.
Pat chicken breast dry and season with oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breast for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
Add lemon juice and water to the skillet around the chicken.
Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
Steam broccoli florets in a separate pot for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Serve chicken with roasted sweet potato and steamed broccoli.