Dinner · Italian · 15 min
Pollo al Forno con Patate Dolci e Spinaci (Italian-Style Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Wilted Spinach)

- Calories
- 834
- Protein
- 61g
- Carbs
- 76g
- Fat
- 32g
Ingredients
- 230 g chicken breast
- 340 g sweet potato
- 130 g spinach
- 1.8214 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp rosemary
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Method
- 01Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 02In a bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with half of the olive oil (7 g), dried oregano, half of the salt, and a dash of black pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- 03Season the chicken breast evenly with the lemon zest, chopped rosemary, remaining salt, and black pepper.
- 04Nestle the chicken onto the baking sheet alongside the sweet potatoes. Return to the oven and roast for 18-20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender and browned and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) measured with a meat thermometer.
- 05Heat the remaining olive oil (7 g) in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted and vibrant green.
- 06Plate the roasted chicken breast with the caramelized sweet potatoes, top with the wilted spinach, and finish with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice.