Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Sweet Potato Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts served alongside creamy mashed sweet potatoes seasoned with warming spices. This American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 medium (about 1 lb) sweet potatoes
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp, divided salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
1/4 cup milk

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel and dice 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place in a large pot of salted water (1/2 tsp salt) and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork, then drain.
Step 2: While the potatoes cook, pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and tent with foil to rest.
Step 4: Return drained sweet potatoes to the pot. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Plate the rested chicken breasts alongside a generous scoop of the spiced sweet potato mash and serve immediately.