Sheet Pan Cajun-Spiced Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A hearty one-pan meal featuring tender chicken thighs seasoned with smoky Cajun spices, roasted alongside sweet potatoes and crisp green beans. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on, green beans, trimmed, olive oil 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 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup green beans, trimmed
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; mix well.
Step 2: Add 4 chicken thighs, 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes, and 1 cup trimmed green beans into the bowl; toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients with the spice mixture.
Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a large rimmed baking sheet, spreading the sweet potatoes and green beans evenly around the chicken.
Step 4: Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender with slightly crispy edges.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with fresh lemon wedges to squeeze over the dish for a bright finish.