Cajun Chicken Sweet Potato Boats (Printable Version)

Stuffed sweet potatoes with Cajun chicken, peppers, and yogurt sauce for a hearty Southern-inspired main dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Cajun Chicken Filling

05 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
08 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
09 - 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
10 - 1 small red onion, diced
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Yogurt Drizzle

12 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 teaspoon honey
15 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Garnishes

16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - Lime wedges

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Wash sweet potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 40–50 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife.
03 - While the sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, sautéing for 3–4 minutes.
04 - Add diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir occasionally and cook for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are softened. Remove from heat.
05 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside.
06 - When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each open lengthwise, ensuring not to cut all the way through. Fluff the interior with a fork.
07 - Divide the Cajun chicken mixture evenly among the sweet potatoes. Spoon the yogurt drizzle over each and garnish with cilantro, avocado slices, and lime wedges as desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
  • High protein and gluten free with tons of satisfying texture
  • Customizable heat level and easy to make vegetarian if you wish
  • Preps in advance making weeknight dinners a breeze
02 -
  • Packed with protein and fiber for lasting energy
  • Naturally gluten free and adaptable for many diets
  • Helps with meal prep as leftovers keep and reheat well
03 -
  • Always use firm unblemished sweet potatoes for the crispiest skins
  • Let the chicken get a little browned in the skillet because that color equals extra flavor
  • Mix up the Cajun blend yourself if you want to control the spice and salt levels

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