BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A delightful meal that combines the sweet, earthy flavors of colorful sweet potatoes with juicy, tangy BBQ chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sour cream or yogurt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse each sweet potato under cold water to remove any dirt, then dry them off.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for about 45–60 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss it with BBQ sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Stuff the sweet potatoes with the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Bake again for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt if desired.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different toppings or BBQ sauces to match your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, stuffed sweet potatoes, easy dinner recipe, comfort food