Chicken Fajita Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Print)
Tender baked sweet potatoes stuffed with fajita-spiced chicken, peppers, and onions, topped with creamy avocado and fresh 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 chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces), boneless and skinless, 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 (optional, for extra heat)
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 (optional)
21 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
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 - While the potatoes bake, 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 (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add bell peppers and red onion to the skillet. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, stir, 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 with the chicken fajita mixture. Top with diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and smoky flavor combo hits every craving in one bite
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan plus one skillet for minimal cleanup
- The contrast between fluffy sweet potato and spiced chicken is magic
02 -
- Sweet potato sizes vary wildly, so check them after 35 minutes to avoid overcooking
- Letting the chicken rest in the spices for even 5 minutes before cooking makes a huge difference
- The lime juice should be added off the heat or it can become bitter
03 -
- Rubbing the sweet potatoes with oil and salt before roasting makes the skin edible and delicious
- Cutting your chicken and vegetables uniformly helps everything cook at the same rate