Honey Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes Skillet

INGREDIENTS

chicken thighs or chicken breasts

5 tbsp

butter (divided)

4 tbsp

honey (divided)

1 tsp

salt (or to taste)

1/4 tsp

black pepper (or to taste)

1 1/2 tsp

Italian blend seasoning (divided, (may sub about 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano + 1/4 teaspoon each dried thyme, dried basil, dried parsley))

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1 1/2 lb

sweet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-2 inch pieces)

2 tbsp

dried cranberries

1/4 cup

pecan halves

fresh thyme (for garnish)