Description
These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the savory flavors of barbecue chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and creamy sour cream. It’s a perfect dish for a cozy dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
BBQ Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Rub them lightly with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until tender.
- Prepare the BBQ Chicken: Mix the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce in a bowl and warm it in a skillet over medium heat for 5–6 minutes.
- Stuff the Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, slice them open and gently fluff the insides with a fork. Fill each sweet potato with the BBQ chicken mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Final Bake: Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and top with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and sprinkle with green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- You can also add black beans or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
