Description
Create the best BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with our easy to follow, step-by-step guide. Enjoy the best flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (8–10 oz each)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tsp olive oil (or coconut oil)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and prick sweet potatoes, rub with olive oil and salt. Bake for 45-60 minutes until very tender.
- If not pre-cooked, prepare chicken by poaching or baking until cooked through, then shred.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce, mixing well.
- Once sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice lengthwise, fluff flesh with a fork, and fill generously with BBQ chicken mixture.
- Top each stuffed sweet potato with shredded cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and filling is heated through.
- Garnish with diced red onion and fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60-75 mins