Easy Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Avocado Caesar Salad
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This Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Creamy Avocado Caesar Dressing is an easy and nourishing feast for the eyes and palate. It’s filled with seasoned chicken tossed with warm spices and zesty lemon, roasted with sweet potatoes until lightly charred and flavorful, and topped with crunchy Romaine, avocado, and Feta for a perfect finish. It’s a quick and delicious meal you’ll love!
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Why I Adore This Sheet Pan Chicken Recipe
This dish was inspired by a yearning for Caesar salad, quick and easy sheet-pan chicken, and the dressing I drizzle over chicken tacos. It was also highly influenced by an incessant craving for sweet potatoes lately.
And oh my, it’s one of my favorite dinners (and one I’ll be repeating often!). I love that the entire meal is made on one sheet pan, making it a one pot recipe where everything roasts together. This allows the flavors to mingle deliciously, with varied textures and the smoky, slightly sweet flavors of sweet potatoes.
Sheet Pan Chicken Ingredients
This chicken recipe begins with lightly seasoned sweet potatoes. The chicken is then seasoned with a delicious smoky dry rub and finished with a crisp salad with creamy dressing. You will find the ingredient measurements when you Jump to Recipe at the bottom of the post. Here’s what you need:
- Sweet potatoes: For the best flavor, I look for brightly colored sweet potatoes, like Garnet. We’ll peel and cut them like sweet potato fries.
- Olive oil: For flavor and roasting.
- Chicken: You can use either chicken breasts or chicken thighs or a mix of both. When I come home with extra-large chicken breasts, I will cut them in half.
- Chicken Dry Rub: Chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Salad: Romaine, fresh herbs (mix of your favorite like parsley, oregano, dill or basil). Lemon
- Toppings: Feta cheese and avocado chunks
Creamy Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- Avocado: Makes the dressing super creamy, delicious, and beautiful.
- Mayo: This brings the dressing its ultimate creaminess. You can use vegan mayo or substitute it with Greek yogurt, although the flavor will be a bit different.
- Dijon mustard to emulsify the dressing and for flavor.
- Garlic: Adds that extra zip that is irresistible
- Lemon juice for bright flavors
Honestly, this dressing is so good that I put it on everything—dips, salads, roasted veggies (yes, even crackers!).
Kitchen Tools
All you need is a large sheet pan, a lidded jar or small bowl with a whisk for the avocado dressing.
How to Make This Sheet Pan Chicken Recipe
Here’s how to make this easy sheet pan dinner! Begin by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 1: Prepare the sweet potatoes
Cut the sweet potatoes into matchsticks or French fry shapes. They don’t have to be perfect or even all the same size! Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss them onto the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes while preparing the chicken.
Step 2: Season the chicken & bake
Combine the olive oil and dry rub seasonings in a small bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat each piece evenly. Remove the pan from the oven and nestle the chicken between the sweet potatoes. Roast together until the chicken is cooked through. Depending on the size of your chicken pieces, this will cook for 20-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the salad and the dressing.
Step 3: Whisk the dressing and make the salad
Combine the Caesar dressing ingredients in a small lidded jar or bowl with a whisk. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside and prepare the greens and herbs (I like to give the Romaine a rough chop into bite-size pieces).
Step 5: Assemble
Toss the greens with the dressing and add them to the hot pan (a little like grilled romaine). Top with avocado chunks and crumbled feta. Drizzle additional dressing over the top, and serve family-style!
Variations
Greens: While I love using fresh Romaine in my garden, you can substitute the greens in the salad with your preference. Kale, arugula, spinach, or a salad greens mix would equally well. Use what you love and is easy to find at the market.
Dressing: If preferred, substitute a store-bought Caesar dressing you love. I’m not fond of anchovies, so this avocado Caesar dressing is perfect for me and the flavors mingle beautifully with the crispy chicken.
Sheet Pan Chicken FAQs
For boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sheet pan chicken typically cooks in 22 to 25 minutes at 425°F (218°C). If you’re using boneless chicken thighs, they may need a few minutes longer—about 25 to 28 minutes—depending on thickness. Always ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
Absolutely! Chicken thighs are a flavorful, juicy alternative to chicken breasts. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time slightly—thighs usually take 3 to 5 minutes longer. Both work beautifully with sweet potatoes and the creamy avocado Caesar dressing.
To keep your chicken tender and juicy, avoid overcooking and ensure even thickness by pounding the chicken breasts slightly before baking. You can also marinate or coat the chicken in the olive oil and seasoning ahead of time for extra moisture and flavor.
Yes! This recipe is great for meal prep. You can chop the sweet potatoes and prep the avocado Caesar dressing up to a day in advance. You can also season the chicken and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to roast everything together.
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Hungry for a healthy, one-pan dinner that’s full of flavor and easy to clean up? Try this Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Avocado Caesar Dressing tonight—and don’t forget to rate the recipe or share it with a friend who loves quick, wholesome meals!
Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes cut into fry shaped match sticks
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6 thighs
- 1-2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup mixed herbs basil, dill, parsley
- 1/2 avocado sliced or chopped
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Avocado Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 avocado divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F.
- On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss together 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, the chicken, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Nestle the chicken around the potatoes and bake for 22-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Baking time will depend on the size and thickness of the chicken. Meanwhile, make the Avocado Caesar Dressing.
- To make the dressing: In a food processor or blender, process the avocado, water, mayo, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- For the salad, combine the Romaine lettuce and herbs. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing, turning to coat, and set aside.
- To assemble, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Add the dressed greens, avocado, and crumbled feta. Serve with additional dressing.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
There’s something extra special about a great sheet pan chicken recipe! Especially when the chicken is well seasoned and crispy. When you add roasted sweet potatoes and Caesar salad —with crunchy Romaine and creamy avocado — it’s utterly delicious and a family favorite.