One-Pan Sweet Potato and Chicken Hash with Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A hearty, nutrient-packed hash featuring roasted sweet potatoes, tender chicken, and fresh spinach, perfect for meal prep. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, chicken breast, avocado oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 2 medium (about 1 lb total) sweet potatoes
• 1 lb, diced into 1-inch pieces chicken breast
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 1, diced red bell pepper
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup fresh spinach

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil to the skillet, then add diced sweet potatoes, onion, and red bell pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes soften slightly.
3. Step 3: Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Step 4: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, stir in fresh spinach, and cook for 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts and mixture is heated through.