Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Garlic Spinach

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Tender chicken thighs seared and paired with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes and garlicky sautéed spinach for a wholesome Whole30 dinner. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, fresh spinach 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss 2 cups of the diced sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread in an even layer and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: While the sweet potatoes roast, season 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook for another 6 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from the skillet and keep warm. Lower heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves and the remaining 2 cups fresh spinach to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and fragrant. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Plate the chicken thighs with a generous serving of roasted sweet potatoes and garlic spinach alongside. Serve immediately.

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