Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 pound chicken breast, cut into small pieces
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
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½ cup chicken broth or water
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½ pound fresh asparagus, cut diagonally into 1-2 inch pieces
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½ teaspoon fine sea salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
# How to Make It:
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Cut the chicken into small pieces and season with salt and pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chicken, then sauté for 7-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
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Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add diced sweet potatoes and chicken broth. Cover with a lid and cook for 7-10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
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Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
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Return the chicken to the pan and stir to combine thoroughly. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.
# Handy Tips:
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Heat the olive oil well before adding the chicken to achieve a nice golden sear.
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Thoroughly wash and dry the asparagus and sweet potatoes before preparation.
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Remove the woody ends of the asparagus as they're tough to eat. You can snap them off or cut them with a knife.
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Covering the pan when cooking sweet potatoes helps them cook more quickly and evenly.