Energy-Boosting Sweet Potato & Chicken Hash

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A protein-packed breakfast with sweet potatoes and chicken to support sustained energy levels after Whole30 reintroduction. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 41 minutes combines chicken breast, medium sweet potato, medium red bell pepper into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 1, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 oz chicken breast
• 1/2 medium sweet potato
• 1/4 medium red bell pepper
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tsp olive oil
• pinch sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp chopped chives

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice sweet potato into 1/4-inch cubes, place in a bowl, and toss with 1 tsp olive oil, pinch of sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until tender and golden at edges.
2. Step 2: While sweet potatoes roast, slice chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes, season with 1/4 tsp paprika and pinch of salt.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Once sweet potatoes are done, combine with cooked chicken in the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in chopped chives before serving.