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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for Cozy Nights

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combine sweet potatoes with chicken, cranberries, and pecans for a delightful and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 pieces Sweet Potatoes medium-sized
For the Chicken Stuffing
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Tenderloin cooked until juicy
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries for sweetness
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts as alternative
  • ¼ cup Sliced Green Onions or chives for variation
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Foil
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, wrap in foil, and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet, chop into bite-sized pieces, and return to the skillet. Add cranberries, pecans, and green onions, tossing together over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Carefully unwrap and slice each baked sweet potato in half lengthwise. Fluff the flesh and fill with the cranberry pecan chicken mixture.
  5. Optionally, garnish with fresh rosemary and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed sweet potatoCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 18400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat in the oven for the best results.

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