Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

A vibrant sheet pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in smoky Cajun seasoning, paired with caramelized sweet potatoes and tender roasted broccoli. This Southern American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, broccoli florets for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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

• 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes on a large sheet pan in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: While sweet potatoes roast, pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and rub evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil.
4. Step 4: After 15 minutes, remove sheet pan from oven and add the seasoned chicken thighs. Toss 3 cups broccoli florets with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper, then scatter around chicken and sweet potatoes.
5. Step 5: Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast everything for another 25-30 minutes until the chicken skin is crispy and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, the sweet potatoes are tender, and broccoli edges are slightly charred.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with lemon wedges to squeeze over the top for brightness.