Description
This BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a wholesome, flavorful meal combining tender roasted sweet potatoes with savory barbecue chicken, caramelized onions, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for a nutritious gluten-free dinner that’s easy to prepare and packed with balanced protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
BBQ Chicken Filling
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup barbecue sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce each several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during roasting.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Place the pierced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center goes in easily and the potatoes are tender.
- Prepare BBQ Chicken Mixture: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, combine the cooked shredded chicken with ½ cup barbecue sauce in a medium bowl and mix well to coat.
- Sauté Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced red onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Slice and Fluff Sweet Potatoes: When the sweet potatoes are done, carefully slice each one lengthwise down the center without cutting through completely. Use a fork to fluff the inside of the potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff and Top: Fill each sweet potato cavity with the BBQ chicken mixture, then top with the sautéed onions and shredded cheddar cheese if using.
- Melt Cheese: Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, drizzle with extra barbecue sauce, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience and flavor.
- Use a sugar-free BBQ sauce to reduce sugar content.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and nutritional value.
