Description
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy meal option, combining tender sweet potatoes with flavorful BBQ chicken for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly, then slice them open.
- Fill each sweet potato with the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use store-bought BBQ sauce or make your own for a healthier option.
- These stuffed sweet potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Healthy Dinner, American Cuisine