Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Garlic Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Tender chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection, paired with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes and crisp garlic-infused green beans. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, fresh green beans 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

• 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 medium (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces sweet potatoes
• 12 oz, trimmed fresh green beans
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 cups (about 1 lb) of peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
2. Step 2: While sweet potatoes roast, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika. Place chicken skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is crisp and deep golden brown. Flip and cook an additional 6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 12 oz trimmed fresh green beans and 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until green beans are bright green and tender-crisp and garlic is fragrant but not browned. Season with remaining salt and pepper to taste.
4. Step 4: Serve the pan-seared chicken thighs alongside the roasted sweet potatoes and garlic green beans for a nutrient-packed, Whole30-compliant meal.