BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)
Roasted sweet potatoes filled with smoky BBQ chicken, cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings for a hearty, wholesome meal.
# What You'll 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
→ Sauces & Dairy
05 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Garnishes
08 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# How To Make:
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 - In a saucepan on low heat, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Stir until heated through.
03 - Remove sweet potatoes from the oven. Let cool slightly, then slice each lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.
04 - Evenly divide BBQ chicken mixture among the sweet potatoes, then top each with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
05 - Remove from oven. Top with sliced green onions, red onions, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between fluffy sweet potato and smoky BBQ chicken hits every craving
- Its one of those meals that feels fancy but practically makes itself
02 -
- Sweet potatoes can be stubborn to pierce, so use a sturdy fork and some elbow grease
- Letting the roasted potatoes cool for just five minutes makes them so much easier to handle
03 -
- Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt before roasting for next level skin flavor
- If your BBQ sauce is too sweet, add a splash of apple cider vinegar