Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

sweet onion

finely diced

1 tbsp

salted butter

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

2 unit

sweet potatoes

thinly sliced

15 ounce

black beans

rinsed and drained

3 tsp

taco seasoning

divided

2 unit

chicken breasts

cut into small pieces

0.25 cup

fresh parsley

finely chopped

1 cup

white cheddar

freshly shredded

1 unit

sour cream

1 unit

avocado

1 unit

olives

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~5 min

Finely dice the sweet onion.

Step 3
~5 min

Sauté the diced onion in salted butter and extra virgin olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Step 4
~5 min

Thinly slice the 2 large sweet potatoes.

Step 5
~5 min

Rinse and drain the can of black beans.

Step 6
~5 min

In a large bowl, combine the sautéed onion, sweet potatoes, black beans, and 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning.

Step 7
~5 min

Mix well to ensure even distribution of seasoning.

Step 8
~5 min

Dump the mixture into a large glass baking dish.

Step 9
~5 min

Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.

Step 10
~5 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.

Step 11
~5 min

Cut the boneless skinless chicken breasts into small pieces.

Step 12
~5 min

Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning with the chicken pieces.

Step 13
~5 min

Evenly distribute the seasoned chicken over the potato and bean mixture in the baking dish.

Step 14
~5 min

Recover the baking dish with foil.

Step 15
~5 min

Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 16
~5 min

Remove the baking dish from the oven.

Step 17
~5 min

Finely chop the fresh parsley.

Step 18
~5 min

Top the dish with the chopped fresh parsley and freshly shredded white cheddar cheese.

Step 19
~5 min

Recover the baking dish (no oven required) for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted from the steam and heat.

Step 20
~5 min

Serve hot with sour cream, avocado, and olives if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of refried beans for extra flavor and texture.

Use a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes evenly.

For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sweet potato mixture can be prepped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of guacamole and salsa.

Offer a variety of toppings like pico de gallo and pickled onions.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Corn on the cob
Mexican rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

A fusion dish combining American and Mexican flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Casual gatherings

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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