Description
This Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender, spicy buffalo chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and fresh broccoli florets. Roasted together on a single sheet pan, this dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, delivering vibrant colors and balanced nutrition with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups cubed)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Seasonings & Sauces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Vegetables: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Cut the broccoli into florets. In a bowl, toss the sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Spread the sweet potatoes on one half of the baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer for even roasting. Place the chicken breasts on the other half of the pan and drizzle with olive oil as well.
- Apply Buffalo Sauce: Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken breasts. If you prefer a slightly sweeter flavor, mix the optional honey into the buffalo sauce before coating the chicken.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked, and confirm that the sweet potatoes are tender by piercing them with a fork.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Serve the chicken alongside the roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli. If desired, drizzle additional buffalo sauce over the bowls for an extra kick of flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Using parchment paper helps with easy cleanup and prevents sticking.
- Make sure chicken is fully cooked by using a meat thermometer.
- Optional honey balances the heat of the buffalo sauce; omit for a spicier dish.
- Can substitute broccoli with other vegetables like cauliflower or Brussels sprouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, sweet potato bowls, sheet pan dinner, roasted chicken, healthy dinner, spicy chicken recipe
