How to Make Sweet Potato and Spinach Chicken Tacos
Unexpected taco fillings are all the rage on the food truck scene. Make these rich and savory versions at home!
5 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 taco
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the spinach and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the sweet potato, cumin, black pepper, and water to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the pan and mix to incorporate. Heat for 2 minutes.
- Fill each tortilla with 1/4 of the chicken and sweet potato mixture. Top with 1 Tsp. of sour cream and 2 Tbsp. of pico de gallo.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 taco
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Amount per serving
Calories
250
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
10g
13%-
Saturated Fat
2g
10% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
35mg
12% -
Sodium
190mg
8% -
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%-
Dietary Fiber
7g
25% -
Total Sugars
4g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
18g
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Potassium
1300mg
28%
Ingredients
olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp
garlic (minced)
1 clove
baby spinach
24 oz
large sweet potato (peeled and diced)
1 (about 8 oz)
cumin
1/4 tsp
black pepper
1/4 tsp
water
4 tbsp
cooked shredded chicken
1 cup
6-inch corn tortillas (warmed)
4
light sour cream
4 tsp
pico de gallo or salsa
1/2 cup