AFFORDABLE DINNER
Chicken Sweet Potato Green Bean Skillet
★ Kid-ApprovedAn easy, wholesome recipe made without gluten or yeast ingredients—created for real families and real grocery budgets.
TIME35 minESTIMATED COST$2.48 per servingDIETGluten free + yeast free
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Ingredients
- ✓1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ✓2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed or peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ✓12 ounces frozen cut green beans
- ✓1 small onion, diced
- ✓1 tablespoon olive oil
- ✓1 teaspoon paprika labeled gluten free
- ✓1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ✓1/2 teaspoon dried thyme labeled gluten free
- ✓1/2 teaspoon salt
- ✓Black pepper to taste
- ✓1/2 cup water
LET'S COOK
Directions
- 1Keep raw chicken and its juices away from the vegetables, wash hands after handling it, and sanitize the work area
- 2Heat the oil in a large lidded skillet over medium heat
- 3Add the sweet potatoes, onion, water, half the paprika, half the garlic powder, half the thyme, half the salt, and pepper
- 4Cover and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring twice, until the sweet potatoes begin to soften
- 5Add the chicken and remaining seasonings
- 6Cook uncovered 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until every piece of chicken reaches 165°F
- 7Stir in the green beans, cover, and cook 4–5 minutes until steaming and tender and the sweet potatoes are fully cooked
- 8Use a clean spoon to divide among four plates
- 9Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days
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