Description
Experience the perfect blend of zesty salsa verde and tender chicken nestled in sweet potatoes. This dish is not only delicious but also a complete meal packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- medium to large sweet potatoes
- shredded cooked chicken breast
- salsa verde
- canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- frozen corn
- shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Mexican blend cheese
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- diced avocado
- guacamole
- sour cream
- plain Greek yogurt
- lime juice
- cumin
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes and pat them dry. Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato several times all over.
- Place the pierced sweet potatoes directly on an oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are very tender.
- If short on time, microwave the sweet potatoes one at a time on high for 5-8 minutes until tender.
- If you don't have pre-cooked chicken, poach chicken breasts in simmering water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through, then shred it.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, salsa verde, black beans, and corn. Stir until well coated.
- Taste the mixture and add any additional seasoning like cumin, chili powder, or garlic powder.
- Once the sweet potatoes are tender, carefully remove them from the oven and make a lengthwise slit down the center of each.
- Gently open up each sweet potato and fluff the flesh inside with a fork.
- Spoon a generous amount of the salsa verde chicken mixture into each sweet potato cavity.
- If using, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the chicken filling.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: This dish is great for meal prepping. Store components separately in airtight containers for best texture. You can also customize the filling with other proteins or vegetables.