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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes just might be your new favorite weeknight meal! The sweet and tangy flavors combine perfectly for an irresistible dinner that the whole family will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes about 2 lbs. total
- 2 Tbsp. oil olive or avocado
- 1 lb. chicken breasts pounded thin, cut into 4 pieces
- ¾ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce* original
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¼ bunch cilantro finely chopped
- Cheese optional
- Pickled vegetables optional
Instructions
- To Bake Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400℉. Scrub the potatoes, pierce with a fork 7-8 times, and bake for 40-60 minutes, or until tender. To Microwave Potatoes: Pierce with a fork, place them on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave on high for 5-8 minutes per potato, turning halfway through.4 medium sweet potatoes
- In a large skillet over medium heat add oil and chicken breasts. Cook for 10-12 minutes total, flipping chicken halfway through cooking.2 Tbsp. oil, 1 lb. chicken breasts, ¾ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper
- Once chicken is completely cooked, shred with a fork and add BBQ sauce. Stir until combined.¾ cup BBQ sauce*
- Serve BBQ chicken in cooked sweet potatoes with diced red onion, salt, pepper, cilantro, cheese, and relish. Enjoy!Salt and pepper, ½ cup diced red onion, ¼ bunch cilantro, Cheese, Pickled vegetables
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Notes
Prep-Ahead Instructions:
You can bake the potatoes and make the BBQ chicken filling the day before.
Storage Directions:
It's best to store the chicken filling and the sweet potatoes separately in airtight containers in the fridge. They will last for up to 3 to 4 days. To freeze, wrap the chicken or potatoes tightly in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge, then warm everything back up in the oven, skillet, or microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Potassium: 1337mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 32330IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2.1mg