One-Pan Paprika Chicken with Sweet Potato & Green Beans

Name: One-Pan Paprika Chicken with Sweet Potato & Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 lb chicken thigh; 2 medium sweet potato; 8 oz green beans; 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.5 tsp dried thyme; 0.25 tsp table salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Smoky paprika-crusted chicken thighs roasted on a sheet pan with cubed
sweet potatoes and crispy green beans. One pan, 40 minutes, complete
dinner with 27g protein and 7g fiber.

Sheet pan dinners are the weeknight hero nobody talks about enough. This
one pairs smoky paprika-rubbed chicken thighs with sweet potatoes that
caramelize in the oven and green beans that get crispy at the edges —
all on one pan, with one set of dishes to wash.

The paprika crust is simple but effective: smoked paprika, garlic powder,
and a touch of cayenne create a deeply savory coating that turns deep
red-brown in the oven. Sweet potatoes roast alongside and develop
caramelized edges that taste almost candied.

Green beans go on the pan in the last 12 minutes so they stay bright
and snappy. The result is a colorful, balanced plate that required
almost no active cooking time.

✅ Why This Recipe Is Healthy

• One-pan meal: Everything roasts together for easy cleanup
• High fiber: 7g from sweet potato and green beans
• Vitamin A: Sweet potatoes provide over 200% daily value
• Low sodium: Only 370mg per serving

📊 Why This Recipe Scored 92/100

With an overall health score of 92/100, this recipe is an excellent everyday choice. Its strongest area is blood sugar stability (98/100), where its 7g of fiber slows how quickly carbohydrates are absorbed.

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One-Pan Paprika Chicken with Sweet Potato & Green Beans

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Prep Time

10 min

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Cook Time

30 min

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Servings

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Difficulty

easy

Ingredients

✓ 1.25 lb chicken thigh
✓ 2 medium sweet potato
✓ 8 oz green beans
✓ 1.5 tbsp olive oil
✓ 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
✓ 1 tsp garlic powder
✓ 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
✓ 0.5 tsp dried thyme
✓ 0.25 tsp table salt
✓ 0.25 tsp black pepper

One-Pan Paprika Chicken with Sweet Potato & Green Beans cooking in progress

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and spread on a large sheet pan.
2
Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub chicken thighs with remaining olive oil, then coat generously with the spice mixture.
3
Nestle chicken thighs skin-side up among the sweet potatoes. Roast for 18 minutes.
4
Remove pan, add trimmed green beans around the chicken, toss with any pan drippings. Return to oven for 12-15 more minutes until chicken reaches 175°F and green beans are crisp-tender.
5
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Squeeze a lemon wedge over everything if desired.