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One-Pot Chicken Marinara with Kale and Sweet Potato

chicken marinara

This easy one-pot dish is simply made with chicken stewed in marinara sauce and paired with sweet potatoes and kale. This is a hearty and chunky chicken recipe that is sure to warm you up on a cold night and only takes a few simple steps. One-pot chicken recipes are generally straightforward and require minimal cooking skills. They are suitable for beginners or those who are less confident in the kitchen. Even if you’re not an experienced cook, you can still create a tasty and satisfying meal with a one-pot recipe.

One-pot chicken recipes are perfect for meal prep as they’re easy on the cook and the clean up. One-pot recipes also build complex and deep flavors, incorporating a variety of ingredients including proteins, vegetables, and grains, all cooked together. This makes it easier to create well-balanced meals with a good mix of nutrients and flavors. You can experiment with different combinations and customize the recipe to suit your dietary preferences.

Meal prep tips for One-Pot Chicken Marinara

  • Chicken: We used chicken breast to keep it lean, however, if you prefer dark meat, feel free to use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • Sweet Potatoes: We used sweet potatoes, however, if you want to use regular potatoes, try them with red baby potaotes to cut your down your prep.
  • Vegetables: We paired it with baby kale for extra veggies and nutrients, however, you can use other vegetables such as bell peppers, baby carrots, or even spinach.
  • Marinara Sauce: If you don’t have marinara sauce, you can substitute with tomato sauce and just add some italian seasoning.
chicken marinara

One Pot Chicken Marinara with Kale & Sweet Potato

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • soup pot

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz chicken breast
  • 1 each sweet potato
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 cups baby kale
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes
  • Wash and peel the sweet potato and cut in 1 inch cubes
  • Add oil to a soup pot on medium high heat and saute red onions until they soften
  • Next, add the chicken breasts and saute for about 3 to 5 minutes until it is golden brown
  • Then, add the marinara sauce and water in the pot and mix well
  • Add the sweet potato and bring the liquid to a boil. After it is boiling, lower the heat to low medium and cover the pot with a lid. Simmer for abot 20 minutes until the chicken fully cooks to an internal temperature of 165F
  • Finally, remove the lid and stir in the baby kale until it wilts