Slow Cooker Loaded Enchilada Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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4.8
Slow Cooker Loaded Enchilada Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Description
In this slow cooker dish, whole sweet potatoes are wrapped in foil and cooked with seasoned chicken breast and enchilada sauce over several hours until tender. The chicken is then shredded and combined with the remaining enchilada sauce, which helps keep the meat moist and flavorful. Each sweet potato is slit open and stuffed with the enchilada chicken, then sprinkled with shredded cheddar cheese and broiled briefly until the cheese melts and bubbles. The finished potatoes are garnished with sour cream and fresh herbs like scallions and cilantro, adding coolness and brightness to the rich, savory filling.
This dish serves well as a satisfying main meal, offering a combination of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors. The convenience of slow cooking also makes it a hands-off recipe that yields tender results without constant attention.
Ingredients
- 4 medium ((about 6 oz each) sweet potatoes, skin on)
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (I recommend my homemade)
- scallions for serving, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream light, or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon scallions for garnish, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Wrap the potatoes individually in foil.
- Season the chicken with salt and garlic powder and place on one end of the slow cooker, cover with 1/4 cup enchilada sauce.
- Place the potatoes on the other end, stacking 2 on top of 2.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
- When done, remove the potatoes and chicken.
- Transfer chicken to a small bowl and roughly shred with 2 forks and add the remaining enchilada sauce.
- Split open the sweet potatoes, then top with 2/3 cup of the enchilada chicken.
- Drizzle each half with 1 tablespoon cheese and place under the broiler 2 to 3 minutes, or until melted.
- Garnish each potato with 1 tablespoon sour cream and scallions or cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1potato | |
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 101.5mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 809.5mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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