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Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks with Spicy Chicken and Creamy Chipotle Sauce Recipe

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These Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks with Chipotle Sauce combine tender, caramelized sweet potatoes layered with spicy, flavorful ground chicken topped with a creamy, smoky chipotle sauce. Enhanced with fresh avocado, cilantro, tangy pickled onions, and a crunchy element, this dish offers a vibrant and satisfying meal perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, washed and cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • sprinkle of salt

Spicy Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 heaping tablespoon taco seasoning (about half a packet, Siete mild recommended)
  • 1/2 cup salsa (Siete casera salsa roja or Mateo’s suggested)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste based on taco seasoning)

Creamy Chipotle Sauce

  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (taste and adjust)
  • 2–3 tablespoons water

Toppings

  • Avocado, cut into chunks
  • Cilantro, chopped
  • Pickled onions
  • Something crunchy, like Mexican chili crisp or crushed pistachios

Instructions

  1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the sweet potato halves cut-side up on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Roast for about 25-30 minutes or until tender and caramelized.
  2. Cook the Spicy Chicken: While the potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion (or onion powder) and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the ground chicken and cook thoroughly, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, and kosher salt. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture is heated through and well combined.
  3. Prepare the Chipotle Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle powder, grated garlic, and kosher salt. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Assemble the Stacks: Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, arrange them on plates. Spoon the spicy chicken over each sweet potato half. Drizzle with the creamy chipotle sauce.
  5. Add Toppings: Garnish with avocado chunks, chopped cilantro, pickled onions, and a crunchy topping such as Mexican chili crisp or crushed pistachios for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning and varying chipotle powder quantity.
  • Use plain Greek yogurt for a healthier sauce, but mayonnaise adds richness.
  • Substitute ground turkey or beef for ground chicken if preferred.
  • Pickled onions can be omitted or replaced with fresh red onion for milder flavor.
  • These stacks are great for meal prep and can be reheated gently before serving.

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