Creamy High-Protein Chicken Pot Pie Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This Creamy High-Protein Chicken Pot Pie Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a comforting, nutritious twist on classic chicken pot pie by using roasted sweet potatoes as the vessel. Filled with tender chicken breast, sautéed mixed vegetables, and a creamy cottage cheese sauce, this meal is both rich in protein and bursting with flavor—perfect for a wholesome dinner that satisfies craving and nutrition alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 Large Sweet Potatoes
Chicken Filling
- 4 Cups Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced or Shredded
- 2 Cups Fat Free Cottage Cheese (Blended Smooth)
- 2 Cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables (Corn, Peas, Carrots)
- 3/4 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Medium Onion, Diced
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place them directly on the oven rack. Roast for 45-55 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are soft and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare Chicken Filling: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender. Stir in the cooked chicken breast, chicken broth, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the blended cottage cheese until the filling is creamy and evenly combined.
- Stuff Sweet Potatoes: When the sweet potatoes have finished roasting, carefully remove them from the oven. Slice each sweet potato lengthwise down the center and use a fork to fluff the insides, creating space for the filling. Generously spoon the creamy chicken mixture into each sweet potato, allowing the filling to overflow slightly for a hearty presentation.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed sweet potatoes hot, optionally garnished with fresh thyme or your favorite herbs for added aroma and flavor.
- Enjoy: This recipe yields 4 servings, making it a perfect protein-packed meal for the family or meal prepping.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, ensure the cottage cheese is blended until completely creamy before adding.
- Feel free to substitute mixed vegetables with your favorites, such as green beans or mushrooms.
- Leftover stuffed sweet potatoes can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or microwaved until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
- This recipe is suitable for a low-fat diet due to the use of fat-free cottage cheese and lean chicken breast.
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