Fajita Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
 
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Upgrade fajitas to a whole new level of deliciousness by adding sweet potatoes. A healthy and easy-prep meal perfect for any night of the week.
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Recipe type: Dinner/Sheet Pan
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • FOR THE SWEET POTATOES:
  • 2-3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp coarse sea salt
  • FOR THE FAJITAS:
  • 1-1½ lbs of boneless chicken, sliced into thin strips
  • 2-3 bell peppers (I like to use a variety.)
  • 1 medium-sized onion, purple or yellow
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
  • Fresh lime juice or True Lime (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes and cut them in half lengthwise.
  3. Place the halves cut-side down on a 9x13 pan. Drizzle with olive oil, making sure to rub it on all sides. Sprinkle with the sea salt and bake in the 375-degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until soft when poked with a fork. Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. (Prepare the fajita meat and veggies while the sweet potatoes cook.)
  5. Raise oven temp to 425 degrees.
  6. Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray.
  7. Place the sliced chicken, peppers, and onions on the sheet pan and set aside.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, granulated sugar, salt, chicken bouillon, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and pepper flakes. Mix well.
  9. Next, drizzle ¼ cup olive oil over the peppers, onions, and meat. Shake the seasoning mixture evenly over the meat and veggies. Use your hands to toss everything until evenly coated with oil and seasoning.
  10. Once evenly coated, spread the mixture throughout the sheet pan in one single layer. This will help it cook evenly.
  11. Place the sheet pan in the 425-degree oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes. (Make sure the oven is not on convection heat, or it will cook too quickly.)
  12. When finished cooking, remove from the oven and sprinkle with True Lime or fresh lime juice, if desired.
  13. Next, fluff the center of each sweet potato half with a fork and place about 1 cup of the fajita mixture on each one. Top with cheese and put under the broiler until the cheese melts. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings if desired.
  14. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/fajita-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/