BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)

Roasted sweet potatoes filled with BBQ chicken, cheese, and fresh garnishes for a satisfying meal.

# What You 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 gluten-free barbecue sauce
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 potato lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork to create space for the filling.
04 - Evenly divide BBQ chicken mixture among the sweet potatoes. Top each with shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
05 - Remove from oven. Top with sliced green onions, red onions, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between creamy sweet potato and smoky BBQ chicken is exactly the kind of flavor combo that makes you close your eyes and sigh happily
  • It's one of those rare meals that feels fancy enough for company but comes together with barely any effort, especially if you use rotisserie chicken
02 -
  • Sweet potatoes can vary wildly in size and cooking time, so always check them by giving them a gentle squeeze rather than relying strictly on the timer
  • If your BBQ sauce is particularly thick, thin it with just a splash of water or apple cider vinegar so it coats the chicken evenly without becoming gummy
03 -
  • Wrap your sweet potatoes in foil for the first 30 minutes of roasting if you want them extra creamy and soft
  • Let the roasted potatoes sit for about 5 minutes after that initial fluffing before you stuff them, they'll hold their shape better

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