Chicken Fajita Sweet Potatoes (Printable View)

Roasted sweet potatoes filled with spiced chicken, peppers, onions, cilantro, and a dollop of creamy yogurt.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Fajita Chicken Filling

05 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 12.3 oz), thinly sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
16 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
19 - Juice of 1 lime

→ For Serving

20 - 3.5 ounces Greek yogurt or sour cream
21 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - Lime wedges

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork multiple times, rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes until very tender.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until chicken begins to brown.
03 - Add bell peppers and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften and chicken is fully cooked.
04 - Stir in lime juice over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Remove skillet from heat.
05 - Allow roasted sweet potatoes to cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise, gently mash the flesh with a fork, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Fill each sweet potato with the fajita chicken mixture. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in an hour, with most of the work being the oven's job while you relax.
  • The contrast between creamy sweet potato, savory spiced chicken, and cool yogurt on top creates something genuinely crave-worthy.
  • Naturally gluten-free and endlessly customizable depending on what you have on hand or how adventurous you're feeling.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of tasting the fajita filling before serving—spices vary in intensity, and you might want to adjust the heat or add more lime.
  • If your sweet potatoes finish before the filling is ready, you can tent them loosely with foil to keep them warm without drying out.
  • The filling is actually delicious served at room temperature, so this is perfect for meal prep or leftovers the next day.
03 -
  • If you're serving a crowd, slice your sweet potatoes ahead of time and arrange them on the baking sheet; everyone can fill their own and you'll avoid the plating rush.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice just before eating makes all the difference between good and absolutely crave-worthy—don't let people skip this step.

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