Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins

Sweet potatoes, chicken breast, chipotle peppers, and white cheddar cheese.

Makes 2 servings. Nutritionals per serving: 591 Calories; 38g Fat; 10g Carbs; 2.6g Fiber; 3.8g Sugar; 52g Protein

Ingredients

    • 3 medium sweet potatoes
    • 3/4 pound boneless chicken breast
    • 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp lime juice
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 chipotle peppers, minced
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 2 cups spinach
    • 5 oz sharp white cheddar, shredded
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • cilantro, for garnish
    • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt, optional for dipping

Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
    2. Poke sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.
    3. Toss chicken in 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake for 25 minutes. Allow chicken to cool, then shred.
    4. Remove sweet potatoes and cut in half.
    5. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chipotle peppers, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
    6. Wilt spinach in a small skillet on medium heat.
    7. Turn up the oven to 400° F.
    8. Scrape insides of sweet potato and brush skins with chipotle sauce and bake for 10 minutes.
    9. Combine remaining chipotle sauce, chicken, and spinach.
    10. Remove skins from oven and stuff with chicken mixture.
    11. Top with shredded cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
    12. Serve with fresh cilantro and plain Greek yogurt. ENJOY!

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