BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A delightful and nutritious dish combining sweet potatoes with shredded chicken and barbecue sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
- 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
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork.
- Bake in the oven for about 45-60 minutes until tender, or cook in an air fryer for about 25 minutes, or use the Instant Pot according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Mix in a bowl the shredded chicken with barbecue sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly, then cut them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into the sweet potatoes.
- Top with green onions and cheese if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Consider adding corn, black beans, or jalapeños for added texture. Use quality shredded rotisserie chicken for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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