Description
Sweet Potato 'Toast' with Chicken and Pesto is a quick and healthy dinner option that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the savory flavors of chicken and pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Medium Large Sweet Potatoes
2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast
1/2 cup Basil Pesto
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Handful Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch planks
- Brush both sides of the sweet potato slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
- Roast the sweet potato slices in the oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through
- Mix the shredded chicken with half of the pesto in a bowl
- Spread pesto on each roasted sweet potato slice, top with chicken mixture, and mozzarella cheese
- Return to the oven for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling
- Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes before serving
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking.
Use room temperature chicken for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg