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Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks

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Olivia Harris
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course gluten free
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes halved lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Spicy Chicken:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced (or 1 tsp onion powder)
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 heaping tbsp taco seasoning
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ½ tsp kosher salt adjust to taste
  • Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • ½ tsp kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 2 –3 tbsp water
  • Toppings:
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Pickled onions
  • Something crunchy e.g., chili crisp or crushed nuts

Instructions
 

  • Prep sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush or drizzle olive oil over all sides of the sweet potatoes. Place them face-down on a baking sheet and sprinkle the top side with salt.
  • Roast sweet potatoes: Bake for 20 minutes. Check for doneness with a spatula, preserving the caramelized surface. Bake for an additional 10–15 minutes if needed to cook through and caramelize the underside.
  • Cook chicken: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and fragrant. Add ground chicken and taco seasoning; brown thoroughly while breaking it up with a spatula.
  • Finish chicken: Stir in salsa and salt. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then cover to keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Make chipotle sauce: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle powder, garlic, salt, and 2–3 tbsp water until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Assemble stacks: Layer sweet potato, chipotle sauce, spicy chicken, and toppings in that order. Optionally, drizzle more sauce on top before serving.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored separately for easy reheating and assembly the next day.
  • Add extra crunch with chili crisp, roasted nuts, or seeds.
  • Adjust the chipotle powder for milder or spicier sauce.