Chicken Fajita Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)
Baked sweet potatoes stuffed with spiced chicken fajitas, bell peppers, onions, avocado, and cilantro.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Sweet Potatoes
01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes
02 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
→ For the Fajita Chicken Filling
04 - 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), cut into thin strips
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
17 - Juice of 1 lime
→ For Topping
18 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - 1/4 cup sour cream
21 - Lime wedges
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Prick each potato several times with a fork, rub with 2 teaspoons olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add bell peppers and red onion to the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, stir well, and remove from heat.
04 - Once sweet potatoes are done, let cool slightly. Slice them open lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.
05 - Fill each sweet potato generously with the chicken fajita mixture. Top with diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The natural sweetness of roasted potatoes creates the perfect contrast to smoky, spiced chicken
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan and one skillet, making cleanup completely manageable
02 -
- Pricking the sweet potatoes before roasting prevents them from exploding in the oven as steam builds up inside
- Slicing the chicken against the grain keeps it tender even after quick cooking in the skillet
03 -
- Use two baking sheets if your oven runs hot so the potatoes roast evenly without steaming
- Let the fajita mixture rest for a few minutes off the heat so the flavors meld together