BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Print version)

Tender sweet potatoes filled with smoky BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and fresh toppings for a 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 (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/4 cup sour cream

→ Garnishes

08 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes until fork-tender throughout.
02 - While potatoes roast, combine shredded chicken with barbecue sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until heated through and well coated.
03 - Remove roasted sweet potatoes from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Slice each lengthwise and gently fluff the interior flesh with a fork, creating space for filling.
04 - Divide BBQ chicken mixture evenly among the sweet potatoes. Top each with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from oven. Top with sliced green onions, diced red onion, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and smoky flavor combo hits every craving in one bite
  • You can prep everything ahead and just assemble when hunger strikes
  • It looks impressive but requires almost zero hands on cooking time
02 -
  • Sweet potatoes can vary wildly in cooking time so start checking at 40 minutes
  • Letting the roasted potatoes cool for just 5 minutes makes them so much easier to handle
  • The cheese burns fast so keep a close eye during that final 5 minute melt
03 -
  • Rub the sweet potato skins with olive oil and salt before roasting for edible, savory skin
  • Set your toppings out in small bowls and let everyone customize their own potato

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