Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Zesty, savory, and just a touch sweet, these Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a great weeknight dinner with a homemade chili lime crema!
Servings: 2
Calories: 825kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium size sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1.31 oz taco seasoning, 1 packet
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro
For the Chili Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 lime, juice
- 1 tsp Tajin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and use a fork to pierce holes all around each sweet potato. Bake the sweet potatoes to 45-65 minutes or until they are fork tender.
- Meanwhile, combine the Greek yogurt, lime juice, tajin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Set this aside until later.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side before breaking apart.
- Break the meat apart with a spatula or meat masher and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes or until it is no longer pink. Add the corn and the taco seasoning, mixing with a spatula to combine. Then add the water and mix again. Continue cooking until the corn is heated through and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- When the sweet potatoes are finished cooking, allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before using a knife to slice down the center, then use a fork to pry the center open. Lightly mash the center with a fork.Fill the sweet potatoes with the chicken and corn mixture, then top with the Chili Lime Crema, diced tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can also be made with russet potatoes or yams.
- If you have leftover crema, you can store it in the fridge for 3-4 days. It's great for dipping veggies or french fries and can also be used as a salad dressing!
Nutrition
Calories: 825kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 2718mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3246IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 5mg
