BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Roasted sweet potatoes filled with smoky BBQ chicken and melty cheese for a hearty, satisfying dinner.

# 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

# Directions:

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 the potatoes roast, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until heated through.
03 - Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and let cool slightly. Slice each lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork to create room for the filling.
04 - Evenly divide BBQ chicken mixture among the sweet potatoes, then top each with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from oven. Top each stuffed potato with sliced green onions, diced red onions, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro or parsley.
06 - Serve hot while the cheese is melted and the filling is warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • Its the kind of meal that makes you feel like you put in way more effort than you actually did
  • The combination of sweet and smoky flavors hits every craving spot in one bite
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  • The key is letting those sweet potatoes roast completely until they're soft all the way through
  • Don't rush the fluffing step, it creates more surface area for all that filling to settle into
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  • If you want extra smoky depth, add a dash of liquid smoke or smoked paprika to the chicken mixture
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup ever

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