Description
A hearty yet wholesome dish that combines the classic flavors of Buffalo chicken with sweet potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup Buffalo sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, pat dry, and pierce with a fork. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then bake for 45-50 minutes or until tender.
- Combine shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, and half of the shredded cheese in a bowl. Stir until well coated and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Slice the baked sweet potatoes open lengthwise, fluff the insides with a fork, and fill each with the Buffalo chicken mixture. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for another 10-15 minutes until melted and bubbly. Serve warm.
Notes
Optionally top with green onions and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg