Energy-Boosting Sweet Potato & Chicken Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A hearty one-pot stew simmered with lean chicken, sweet potatoes, and herbs for sustained energy, complex carbs, and vitamin-rich comfort. This one-pot recipe (whole30 compliant), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, avocado oil, sweet potato for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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

• 1 pound chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 large sweet potato
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 cup zucchini
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 1 pound cubed chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 peeled and diced sweet potato, 1 cup chopped carrots, and 1 cup chopped zucchini to the pot, stirring to coat; pour in 4 cups chicken broth, then add 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender and vegetables are vibrant, stirring once halfway through to prevent sticking.