Thyme-Infused Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash

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A comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and fresh thyme, perfect for weeknight dinners. This international-inspired comfort food ready in about 40 minutes pairs chicken breast, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 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: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 International cuisine 385 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dice 12 oz chicken breast into 3/4-inch cubes. Peel and dice 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the sweet potato cubes and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden around the edges. Add 1/2 cup diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, stirring for 2 minutes until onion softens.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken cubes to the skillet, then sprinkle with 1 tsp fresh thyme. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Thyme-Infused Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (20 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Thyme-Infused Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Thyme-Infused Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Thyme-Infused Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Thyme-Infused Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash?

International comfort food like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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