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Cheesy Salsa Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cheesy Salsa Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes... because we are not about to eat a boring sweet potato around here! This sassy stuffed spud is great as part of your meal prep routine and is a great use for leftover salsa chicken or rotisserie chicken!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 447 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • ¼ cup leftover shredded salsa chicken
  • 2-4 TBSP black beans
  • 2 oz grated cheese
  • 1 TBSP greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ¼ tsp sriracha chili sauce or favorite hot sauce
  • 1-2 tsp chopped green onion (optional)
  • 1 tsp fresh cilantro (optional)
  • salsa to taste

Instructions

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  1. Simply bake or microwave your sweet potato to fluffy perfection. Once cooled, pinch the sides to create a boat for your yummy toppings to float in and stuff away!
  2. I add the black beans and cheese first, re-heat to melt, and then add all additional toppings afterwards. Customize toppings to suit your tastes. It's quick, easy, and beyond tasty!

Notes

  • Start with a chicken breast sans bone and skin (or grab a few if you'd like leftovers for soup, tacos, and salads!) and set a pot of water on the stove to boil. Boil the chicken until tender (this goes surprisingly quickly!) and remove water from the pot. Pour in your favorite homemade or store-bought red or green salsa and shred the chicken in the salsa using two forks (giving it a few chops with a knife can help this go even quicker!) Reduce heat to low and simmer the chicken in the salsa for 15 minutes or so to intensify the flavor.
  • I also add in a few taco-esque seasonings such as chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and a little bit of garlic powder too! If you plan ahead you can even toss the chicken, seasoning, and salsa in your crock pot (kind of like I did with this soup) and let the slow cooker do the work for you! Simply set it, forget it (ok maybe not forget entirely!) and then shred it when you're ready to dig in!
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  • The result is a tender, juicy, flavorful chicken that can be used for nearly anything!
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 447kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 482mg (20%) Potassium 679mg (19%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 19011IU (380%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 464mg (46%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447

% Daily Value*

Calories 447kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 482mg 20%
Potassium 679mg 14%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 19011IU 380%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 464mg 46%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.