Description
Looking for the best BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so flavorful! Whether you need a healthy dinner idea or a simple meal prep lunch, these stuffed sweet potatoes are perfect. They’re packed with protein and veggies, easy to customize, and great for casual parties or family dinners. Save this easy dinner idea for your next cozy night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and prick the sweet potatoes with a fork.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Slice the sweet potatoes open and lightly mash the flesh with a fork.
- Stuff each sweet potato with BBQ chicken mixture.
- Top with green onions, drizzle with ranch, and add cheese if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the chicken and sweet potatoes ahead of time.
- Swap chicken for pulled pork or chickpeas for a different twist.
- Adjust BBQ sauce spice level to your taste.
- Skip cheese and ranch for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg