Sweet Potatoes Fajitas bring together two all-time favourites in one irresistibly creamy, cheesy dish. Imagine oven baked chicken fajitas tucked into soft roasted sweet potatoes for comfort food with a fresh, vibrant twist. Okay, yes, it sounds as extra as it tastes, but it’s the only way to describe the explosion of flavour that happens in every bite of these chicken fajitas with sweet potatoes.
They’re healthy, filling, and loaded with everything you love about a good baked chicken fajitas recipe—juicy chicken, bell peppers, spice, and just the right amount of melted cheese. I can’t begin to tell you how satisfying these are. Or were, as the case may be. Especially when you realize they’re only about 206 calories each!
- What Makes This Recipe So Good
- What Goes Into Sweet Potatoes Fajitas
- How To Make Sweet Potatoes Fajitas
- Tips For Making Sweet Potatoes Fajitas
- Recipe FAQ’s
- Twice Baked Chicken Fajita Sweet Potatoes Recipe
What Makes This Recipe So Good
These Sweet Potatoes Fajitas are the perfect mix of healthy comfort food and bold Tex-Mex flavour. The soft, caramelized sweet potatoes pair beautifully with juicy oven baked chicken fajitas, creating a meal that feels both indulgent and nourishing. Each bite is creamy, cheesy, and full of that smoky fajita spice everyone loves.
It’s also an easy baked chicken fajitas recipe that works for busy weeknights or meal prep days. You can make the chicken fajitas with sweet potatoes ahead of time, then reheat them for quick, satisfying lunches or dinners. They’re wholesome, packed with protein and fiber, and proof that eating well doesn’t have to mean missing out on big flavour.
What Goes Into Sweet Potatoes Fajitas
Everything you need for these Sweet Potatoes Fajitas is simple, colorful, and full of flavor. Each ingredient brings something special to the table, turning basic staples into a crave-worthy meal that feels both hearty and fresh.
- Sweet Potatoes: The star of the show. When roasted, their natural sweetness balances out the smoky fajita spices and creamy cheese for the perfect base.
- Chicken Breast: Lean, juicy, and full of protein. Using cooked sliced chicken makes this recipe extra quick while still keeping every bite tender.
- Bell Peppers: A trio of red, orange, and green peppers adds vibrant color and that signature fajita crunch with a hint of sweetness.
- Mexican Cheese: Melts beautifully into the filling, coating everything in a creamy, cheesy layer that ties the flavors together.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.
How To Make Sweet Potatoes Fajitas
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes (Fast Method): Wrap the sweet potatoes in paper towels and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Carefully unwrap, pierce with a fork, rewrap, and microwave again for 14–15 minutes until soft.
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes (Slow Method): Preheat oven to 220°C (430°F) and lightly spray a baking tray with nonstick spray. Arrange the sweet potatoes on the tray and roast for about 1 hour until tender, checking after 40 minutes.
- Sauté the Vegetables: While the potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and cook until soft, then toss in the garlic and bell peppers until fragrant.
- Add Chicken and Spices: Stir in the sliced chicken breast, cumin, and paprika until everything is well coated. Cook for a few minutes, then mix in the black beans and remove from heat.
- Prepare the Potato Shells: Let the cooked sweet potatoes cool slightly before slicing them in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin wall inside each skin to hold the filling.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the scooped sweet potato flesh with the chicken fajita mixture. Add the lime juice and stir until the ingredients are evenly mixed and creamy.
- Stuff and Bake: Place the potato skins back on the baking tray and fill them with the mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and cilantro, then bake for 15–20 minutes until the tops are golden and bubbling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Top with extra cilantro, avocado, salsa, and lime wedges before serving. Each stuffed potato is bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
Balance the spice and richness of these Sweet Potatoes Fajitas with something fresh and surprising like Avocado Tomato Corn Salad . The sweet corn and creamy avocado bring a cool contrast to the smoky fajita filling, while the lime dressing ties it all together beautifully.
For something a little heartier, try Garlic Cheese Bread for dipping into any extra salsa or melted cheese that escapes from your stuffed potatoes. Or make it a real Tex-Mex inspired feast by serving Creamy Pumpkin and Spinach Soup with Crispy Bacon on the side. The velvety soup and salty bacon are the perfect cozy pairing for these bold, flavorful potatoes.
Tips For Making Sweet Potatoes Fajitas
- Bake or microwave your sweet potatoes just until tender so they hold their shape when stuffed.
- Use smoked paprika for extra depth and that subtle fajita smokiness.
- Shred the chicken finely so it mixes evenly with the mashed sweet potato filling.
- Don’t skip the lime juice — it brightens the entire dish and cuts through the richness.
Mexican blend cheese melts beautifully, but cheddar or mozzarella also work great. For a spicier kick, try pepper jack.
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the skins crisp.
They’re full of lean protein, fiber, and healthy carbs. Each serving feels indulgent but stays light — perfect for guilt-free comfort food nights.
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- ▢ 3 sweet potatoes whole, medium-sized, washed and scrubbed
- ▢ 1 splash olive oil
- ▢ 1/2 red onion thinly slice
- ▢ 1 cooked chicken breast sliced into 1-inch strips
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 1 red bell pepper small, sliced
- ▢ 1 orange bell pepper small, sliced
- ▢ 1 green bell pepper small, sliced
- ▢ 1/4 cup black beans tinned, washed and rinsed
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- ▢ 1 teaspoon sweet paprika or smoked paprika
- ▢ 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese or cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- ▢ 1-2 tablespoons lime juice 1 lime juiced
- ▢ 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- ▢ 4 lime wedges to serve
- ▢ 1 avocado diced, to serve – optional
- ▢ 1 tablespoon salsa to serve
Instructions
Fast Method:
- Wrap sweet potatoes in one piece of paper towel. Microwave on high settings for 10 minutes. Remove carefully from microwave and unwrap (being careful of the steam that will escape from inside the paper towels). Pierce all over with a fork, wrap again and microwave for a further 14-15 minutes until soft (if the centres are still a little hard, don’t worry they will continue to cook in the oven later).
Slow Method:
- Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F. Spray a baking tray/sheet with nonstick spray and arrange sweet potatoes the tray. Roast for one hour in the oven, or until soft (check them after 40 minutes, pierce with a fork, and continue roasting if needed).
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, add a small amount of oil to the pan; add the onions to a skillet/frying pan over medium-high heat. Once transparent (about 1-2 minutes), add the chicken, garlic and capsicum/peppers. Cook until the garlic is fragrant. Add in the seasonings and continue cooking until chicken is completely coated in the seasonings. Mix the beans through; take off heat and set aside
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven; allow them to cool for about 5 minutes until they are just warm enough to handle (not until they’re completely cold); and carefully slice them in half. Slice around the inside of the skin, leaving 1cm ‘wall’ around the inside of the skin. Slice small cubes into the flesh for easier removal. Scoop out the flesh and transfer it into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set the skins aside.
- Add the chicken fajita mixture to the flesh in the bowl; mix it through until completely combined. Stir in the lime juice.
- Arrange the skins on the same baking tray/sheet, and stuff them with the fajita sweet potato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and the coriander/cilantro leaves. Put them back into the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown (or place under the grill/broiler in the oven for golden, crispy cheese for 10 minutes).
- Serve with any left over coriander/cilantro leaves, lime wedges, avocado pieces and smother in salsa dip.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Twice Baked Chicken Fajita Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes whole, medium-sized, washed and scrubbed
- 1 splash olive oil
- 1/2 red onion thinly slice
- 1 cooked chicken breast sliced into 1-inch strips
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper small, sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper small, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper small, sliced
- 1/4 cup black beans tinned, washed and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese or cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 4 lime wedges to serve
- 1 avocado diced, to serve - optional
- 1 tablespoon salsa to serve
Instructions
Fast Method:
- Wrap sweet potatoes in one piece of paper towel. Microwave on high settings for 10 minutes. Remove carefully from microwave and unwrap (being careful of the steam that will escape from inside the paper towels). Pierce all over with a fork, wrap again and microwave for a further 14-15 minutes until soft (if the centres are still a little hard, don’t worry they will continue to cook in the oven later).
Slow Method:
- Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F. Spray a baking tray/sheet with nonstick spray and arrange sweet potatoes the tray. Roast for one hour in the oven, or until soft (check them after 40 minutes, pierce with a fork, and continue roasting if needed).
- While the sweet potatoes are cooking, add a small amount of oil to the pan; add the onions to a skillet/frying pan over medium-high heat. Once transparent (about 1-2 minutes), add the chicken, garlic and capsicum/peppers. Cook until the garlic is fragrant. Add in the seasonings and continue cooking until chicken is completely coated in the seasonings. Mix the beans through; take off heat and set aside
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven; allow them to cool for about 5 minutes until they are just warm enough to handle (not until they’re completely cold); and carefully slice them in half. Slice around the inside of the skin, leaving 1cm ‘wall’ around the inside of the skin. Slice small cubes into the flesh for easier removal. Scoop out the flesh and transfer it into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set the skins aside.
- Add the chicken fajita mixture to the flesh in the bowl; mix it through until completely combined. Stir in the lime juice.
- Arrange the skins on the same baking tray/sheet, and stuff them with the fajita sweet potato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and the coriander/cilantro leaves. Put them back into the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown (or place under the grill/broiler in the oven for golden, crispy cheese for 10 minutes).
- Serve with any left over coriander/cilantro leaves, lime wedges, avocado pieces and smother in salsa dip.
Notes
Nutrition
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Okay, can we all agree that Taco Tuesday is literally the best night of the week?! It’s my go-to for a fun, easy dinner that I know everyone will love. And since this year’s National Taco Day is happening on a Tuesday (Oct 7th!), we are going ALL out!
I’ve gathered my absolute best, most-loved Taco Tuesday ideas to make your next taco night a total knockout. We are not the only ones crazy about Taco Tuesday Old El Paso is declaring October 7 “ National Taco Day-Off ” and giving you a chance to win a trip to a Cowboy Ranch.
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- The Toppings (The Best Part!): Get creative with a taco bar! Set out bowls of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole!
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