Sweet Potato Nachos With Chicken

There are a few things that I love more than Nachos. But it’s not ‘regular’ nachos are not something that I “should” eat every day, wink. These sweet potato nachos with chicken combine some of the same ingredients of regular nachos, but with a healthy base of sweet potatoes.

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This recipe is so easy to put together, and it’s a crowd-pleaser. It packs nutrients, fiber, and delicious nacho flavor. It’s versatile and can be topped with all of your favorite toppings.

It’s also a quick meal that comes together in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Nachos with Chicken

Grab your ingredients and tools:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (the size shouldn’t be too wide to cut into rounds)
• Avocado oil
• Sheet pan and parchment paper
• Cutting Board
• Sharp knife
• Vegetable peeler

For the chicken:

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Sea salt
• Smoked Paprika
• Fresh Cilantro
• Optional Garlic Powder
• Optional Cumin

Toppings:

This is when you can customize with your favorites. Once you have the base of sweet potato, and chicken you can add things like:

• diced red onions
• salsa
• salsa verde
• cheese
• black olives
• shredded lettuce
• avocado or guacamole
• black beans
• sour cream
• fresh lime juice

How to Make Sweet Potato Nachos with Chicken

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Scrub your potatoes if you are going to keep the skin on; if not, peel them and cut the ends off

Next lay the potatoes on a cutting board and cut into semi-thin slices

Add slices to a bowl and toss in avocado oil, and add salt to your preference

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then lay sweet potato slices in an even layer

Place in the oven to bake

For the chicken:

• Combine dry seasonings: smoked paprika, ground oregano, salt, and optional garlic powder, and ground cumin
• Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat
• Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat with the seasoning mixture
• Add to pan and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees
• Add fresh chopped cilantro and optional fresh lime juice, and mix

Put it all together:

• Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven after 15-20 minutes and top with cooked chicken and cheese
• Place back in the oven until cheese is melted
• Remove and serve with your favorite toppings

Tips for Making Sweet Potato Nachos with Chicken

Keep in mind that sweet potatoes have a higher sugar content than white potatoes for example. Due to this they may not get super crispy and tend to burn if cooked too long.

Keep a watch on your sweet potato slices since oven temperatures vary.

Enjoy with a knife and fork!

This recipe makes 3-4 servings

If the potatoes overlap they may steam a bit which will change the texture slightly.

You can peel the potatoes like I did (safer for FOMAP’s) and the edges may curl a bit without the skin.

Keep the skin on for extra fiber

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