Description
Delightful BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, merging sweet and smoky flavors into a hearty, nutritious dish perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork. Consider wrapping them in foil for even cooking.
- Bake the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes, or until soft.
- Mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl, adjusting the sauce quantity to your preference. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven, let them cool, and slice open lengthwise. Fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill each potato with the BBQ chicken mixture and top with shredded cheese and green onions.
- Return them to the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding jalapeños or substituting chicken with black beans for a vegetarian option. Serve with a salad or coleslaw for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg