Cranberry Pecan Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
A delicious and healthy meal featuring baked sweet potatoes stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sautéed chicken tenderloin, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and green onions, seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and paprika. This dish combines sweet and savory flavors with a satisfying crunch, perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, scrubbed well
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb boneless chicken tenderloin
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wrap each sweet potato individually in foil and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until the potatoes are very soft when gently pressed on the side. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken tenderloins with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Add Pecans, Cranberries, and Onions: Once the chicken is cooked, add the chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and green onions to the skillet. Toss everything together to combine the flavors and warm the cranberries and pecans through for about 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Slice each baked sweet potato in half lengthwise. Generously top each half with the cranberry pecan chicken mixture. Garnish with fresh rosemary if desired, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes can be baked ahead of time and reheated before assembling.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or a drizzle of honey to the chicken mixture.
- Chopped pecans can be toasted beforehand for a nuttier flavor.
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by ensuring all seasoning blends are gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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