Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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

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Juicy chicken thighs and sweet potato wedges roasted together with bold Cajun spices create a flavorful and effortless dinner. This Southern American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces, skin on bone-in chicken thighs
2 medium, cut into 1-inch wedges sweet potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 medium cut sweet potato wedges with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: In another bowl, rub 6 bone-in chicken thighs with remaining 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on one half of a large rimmed baking sheet and spread sweet potatoes on the other half in a single layer.
Step 4: Roast for 35-40 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway through, until chicken skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F, and sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.