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Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

By: Elysia
Servings 6 servings
These pesto chicken stuffed sweet potatoes make the perfect easy and healthy meal for busy weeknights. Prep the pesto chicken ahead of time to save even more time! A family favourite recipe that you'll want to keep on the menu rotation every week! {Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free & Whole 30}
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes washed and pierced with a fork
  • Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  • 1 batch homemade pesto (or sub in one cup store-bought pesto)
  • 3 cups shredded chicken or about 1lb chicken breasts shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce each sweet potato all over with a fork.
  • Spray baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and place sweet potatoes on sheet. Bake for 50-60min until soft.
  • Meanwhile, prepare a batch of pesto according to recipe directions or sub in store-bought pesto. Mix with the shredded chicken until evenly distributed.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, cut in half lengthwise and use a fork to slightly mash the inside of the potato, leaving the skin intact. Sprinkle with a dash of salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Top each potato half with the pesto chicken and season to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

* For this recipe, you can make this homemade pesto (which I highly recommend) or sub in one cup store-bought pesto
*You can make the shredded chicken in a crockpot, instant pot or by boiling chicken breasts in water over the stove and shredded using two forks. Or for a super convenient meal, use a rotisserie chicken!

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 215mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
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