Sweet Potato and Spinach Chicken Tacos
January 20, 2026
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