BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Roasted sweet potatoes loaded with smoky BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and fresh garnishes for a hearty, wholesome meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
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

# How to Make It:

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, then 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 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. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet and smoky flavor combo hits every craving in one bite
  • It transforms simple leftovers into something that feels like comfort food heaven
  • Everything bakes on one sheet pan so cleanup is basically nonexistent
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  • Letting the potatoes cool slightly before slicing prevents you from burning your fingers and keeps them from falling apart
  • The quality of your barbecue sauce literally makes or breaks this recipe, use one you actually love eating straight
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  • Rub the sweet potatoes with a little olive oil and salt before roasting for next-level flavor
  • If your potatoes are enormous, slice them in half crosswise too so they cook faster

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