One-Pot Smoky Paprika Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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A comforting, single-pan meal featuring tender chicken thighs and caramelized sweet potatoes in a fragrant paprika-infused sauce. This American one-pot recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1.5 tsp smoked paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook 2 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 diced medium onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing 2 minutes until fragrant. Add 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes (2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes) and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, pour in 1 cup chicken broth, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover with lid, and bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are tender.

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