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Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe on a white plate.
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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are an easy, healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. sweet potatoes 4 total, about ½ pound each
  • 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
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 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.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat add oil and chicken breasts. Cook for 10-12 minutes total, flipping chicken halfway through cooking.
  • Once chicken is completely cooked, shred with a fork and add BBQ sauce. Stir until combined.
  • Serve BBQ chicken in cooked sweet potatoes with diced red onion, salt, pepper, cilantro, cheese, and relish. Enjoy!

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Notes

*Here are a few of my favorite gluten-free BBQ sauces:
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Also, if you are on a Whole30 or Paleo diet, make sure you grab one that is free of refined sugar, too:

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