BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printable)
Roasted sweet potatoes filled with smoky BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for a wholesome, satisfying dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
→ Meats
04 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached breast)
→ Sauces & Dairy
05 - 1 cup barbecue sauce (gluten-free if needed)
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Garnishes
08 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 45-50 minutes until fork-tender.
02 - While potatoes roast, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until heated through.
03 - Remove sweet potatoes from oven. Let cool slightly, slice each lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.
04 - Evenly divide BBQ chicken mixture among sweet potatoes, top each with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
05 - Remove from oven. Top with sliced green onions, red onions, sour cream, and fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and smoky flavor combo hits every craving in one bite
- Its the kind of meal that looks impressive but practically cooks itself
02 -
- Sweet potatoes can vary wildly in size, so check them early to avoid ending up with dried-out skins
- Letting the chicken warm through in the sauce makes such a difference in how the flavors meld together
03 -
- Rub the potato skins with a little oil before roasting for extra crispness
- Warm your serving plates in the oven so everything stays hot longer