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Cozy Sweet Potato Cranberry Chicken Bake Easy Weeknight Recipe

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A cozy, quick, and easy chicken bake featuring sweet potatoes and tart cranberries, seasoned with rosemary and cinnamon for a warm, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound / 450 grams), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (about 100 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth (60 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes and cranberries with 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and half the rosemary until evenly coated.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub the remaining olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and the rest of the rosemary over the chicken.
  4. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Scatter the sweet potato and cranberry mixture evenly around the chicken breasts in the dish.
  6. Pour the chicken broth carefully around the ingredients, avoiding pouring directly on the chicken.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring the sweet potatoes gently halfway through (about 20 minutes in). The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
  8. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure browning. Stir sweet potatoes halfway through baking for even roasting. Use fresh rosemary if possible for better aroma. If sweet potatoes brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil for last 10 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for a crispier top, watching closely to avoid burning. Can substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or add chopped pecans for crunch. Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing. For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil instead of olive oil.

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