Name: Creamy High-Protein Chicken Pot Pie Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: 8 large sweet potatoes; 8 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (rotisserie works well); 4 cups fat-free cottage cheese, blended until smooth; 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots); 1½ cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended); 2 medium onions, diced; 2 tsp garlic powder (or 4–5 minced garlic cloves); 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme); 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil); Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional: shredded cheese for topping

Description

Craving the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie without the heavy crust? These stuffed sweet potatoes give you all the creamy, veggie-packed goodness in a nutrient-dense, high-protein package. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or cozy comfort food nights!

Ingredients

8 large sweet potatoes
8 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (rotisserie works well)
4 cups fat-free cottage cheese, blended until smooth
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)
1½ cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
2 medium onions, diced
2 tsp garlic powder (or 4–5 minced garlic cloves)
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: shredded cheese for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Scrub sweet potatoes, pierce 4–5 times with a fork.
Optional: rub with a bit of oil for crispy skin.
Bake directly on oven rack or baking sheet for 45–50 minutes until tender.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté onions 5–6 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add frozen vegetables and cook 5–7 minutes until heated through.

Step 3: Make It Creamy

Reduce heat to medium-low.
Stir in garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken broth and blended cottage cheese, stirring until smooth and warm.
Fold in shredded chicken and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 4: Assemble the Potatoes

Slice baked sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff insides with a fork.
Spoon creamy chicken filling into each potato.

Step 5: Optional Final Bake

Bake stuffed potatoes for 5–10 minutes for a fully melded, piping-hot meal.
Optional: sprinkle cheese on top before baking for extra indulgence.

Notes

Green Boost: Stir in 2 cups chopped spinach or kale at the end.
Spicy Twist: Add smoked paprika or red pepper flakes with spices.
Cheese Lovers: Top with cheddar, gruyère, or parmesan before the final bake.
Turkey Version: Swap chicken for leftover shredded turkey.
Dairy-Free: Blend 4 cups silken tofu with 2 tbsp nutritional yeast and lemon juice instead of cottage cheese.