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Chicken Pot Pie Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Chicken Pot Pie Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for Cozy Nights

Enjoy Chicken Pot Pie Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, a high-protein meal combining creamy chicken pot pie filling with roasted sweet potatoes, offering a healthy twist on comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes The main vessel for the filling.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Great source of protein; can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 1 cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese Adds creaminess; Greek yogurt can substitute.
  • 2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables (Corn, Peas, Carrots) Vibrant nutrition; fresh veggies can be swapped.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Enhances savory flavor; use vegetable broth for vegetarian.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; infuses a rich flavor base.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Elevates the taste profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Adds earthy herb notes; fresh thyme is a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Healthy choice for sautéing; can use avocado oil.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • fork

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pierce each sweet potato several times; place them on a baking sheet and roast for 45 to 55 minutes until tender.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and sauté diced onions for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cooked chicken, along with chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Stir in fat-free cottage cheese until creamy and combined.
  6. Once sweet potatoes are roasted, cut them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Fill each sweet potato with the creamy chicken mixture.
  8. Serve hot from the oven, garnished with your favorite fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

These stuffed sweet potatoes are meal prep friendly, easily reheatable, and a wonderful way to use leftover chicken.

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