Friday, August 9, 2013

Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins

  So, I just HAD to share this recipe. It was so very yummy and I felt like it was different than anything else I make (which is important these days because I feel like I am making the same things over and over again).
  I got the recipe off of pinterest... Layton lived it. Though weird to the wise: it was really spicy, so if you want it calmed down a bit add less chilies. :)

Doesn't it look so amazing?!  I was so happy to find the recipe because it fits our food restrictions. :)
  So, for the recipe...

Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins

3 medium sweet potatoes
3/4 lb. chicken
1/4 c. olive oil
2T. lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 whole chipotle peppers
1t. oregano
1t. cumin
2t. Chili powder
Salt & Pepper
2 c. Spinach
5 oz. Monterey cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash potatoes, prick all over and place in oven for approximately 1 hour, our until cooked through.
Place chicken on baking dish and rub with oil, salt and pepper. Bake 25 minutes in oven. Allow to choo and then shred.
Cut sweet potatoes in half and cool 5-10 minutes.
Combine olive oil, lime, garlic, peppers and spices together in medium bowl. Set aside.
Wilt Spinach in small sauce pan and combine with chicken.
Turn oven to 400 degrees. Scrap some flesh out of potatoes. Brush with a little chipotle sauce and bake 10 minutes, until slightly crisp.
Mix Sauce with chicken and spinach. Fill skins with mixture and then top with shredded cheese. Put bake in oven until cheese melts.

And there you have it! They were wonderful. Layton really enjoyed. :) Definitely a good fall dish.