Italian Baked Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

• • Baking sheet
• • Chef's knife
• • Cutting board
• • Small bowl

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes

   Technique: preheating

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the drained diced tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. This creates the flavorful tomato sauce.

   ⏱️ 3 minutes

   Technique: mixing

3. 3

   In the same bowl, add the diced sweet potatoes and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly. This helps the sweet potatoes roast properly.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes

   Technique: tossing

4. 4

   Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.

   ⏱️ 1 minute

   Technique: none

5. 5

   Place the chicken breasts on the other half of the baking sheet. Drizzle (pour lightly) the chicken with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes

   Technique: seasoning

6. 6

   Spoon (add sauce on top) the tomato sauce over the chicken breasts, making sure to cover them evenly.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes

   Technique: none

7. 7

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender.

   ⏱️ 30 minutes

   Technique: baking

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes

   Technique: none