A Beginner’s Guide to Making Flavorful Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredientes

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 chicken breasts (1 to 1 1/2 pounds, depending on size)
• 1 (10-ounce) can of tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 avocado, peeled and seeded
• 1 jalapeño, stem removed
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 avocados, halved and pitted
• 1/4 cup avocado-jalapeño sauce
• Salt, to taste

Preparación

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   --- 1. Cook the Sweet Potatoes ---

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   Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.

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   Place the steaming trivet inside the Instant Pot, then pour in 1 ½ cups of water.

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   Arrange the sweet potatoes on top of the trivet. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual (High Pressure) for 16 minutes.

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   Once done, use a quick release to release the pressure. Carefully remove the sweet potatoes and set them aside.

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   Discard the steaming water and rinse the pot.

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   --- 2. Cook and Shred the Chicken ---

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   In the Instant Pot, combine the chicken breasts, taco seasoning, and canned tomatoes with green chilies. There’s no need to add extra water—the tomatoes provide enough liquid.

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   Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual (High Pressure) for 20 minutes.

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    Perform a quick release, then remove the chicken from the pot.

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    Shred the chicken using two forks.

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    Return the shredded chicken to the pot and set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed.

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    --- Alternative Method (Stovetop Chicken): ---

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    Place the chicken, taco seasoning, and tomatoes in a pot.

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    Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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    Once fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C), shred the chicken and mix it with the sauce.

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    --- 3. Make the Avocado-Jalapeño Sauce ---

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    In a food processor, combine the avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, water, garlic, lime juice, and salt.

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    Blend until smooth. Add a little extra water if needed to achieve a creamy consistency.

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    In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork.

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    Stir in ¼ cup of the avocado-jalapeño sauce and a pinch of salt.

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    Mix until well combined.

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    Slice each sweet potato open lengthwise. Gently press the ends together to open up the center.

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    Spoon the shredded chicken over each sweet potato.

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    Top with guacamole and a drizzle of avocado-jalapeño sauce.

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    Garnish with sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, salsa, and chopped red onion.