BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes are hearty, high-protein and perfect for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner. Tender baked sweet potatoes get stuffed with saucy BBQ chicken and melty cheddar, then loaded with onion, bell pepper, pickled red onions, jalapeños, green onions and drizzles of BBQ and ranch. Sweet, savory, creamy, crunchy, every bite is so good.
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Why You’ll Love These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- High protein and filling.
- Sweet and savory with BBQ chicken.
- Loaded with toppings.
- Great for meal prep.
Ingredients for BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
The Sweet Potatoes
Small to medium sweet potatoes, olive oil and kosher salt.
The BBQ Chicken
Chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, salt and pepper.
The Toppings
Shredded cheddar, white onion, red bell pepper, pickled red onions, jalapeño, green onions and ranch dressing.
Dietary note: These are naturally gluten free if your BBQ sauce and ranch are gluten free.
How to Make BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Step 1: Bake the sweet potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt and bake 45 to 60 minutes until fork tender.
Step 2: Bake the chicken
Toss the chicken in BBQ sauce, season and bake alongside for 20 to 25 minutes until 165°F. Rest, then chop or shred and coat with more sauce.
Step 3: Stuff
Slice the sweet potatoes open, fluff the insides and top with BBQ chicken and cheddar so it melts.
Step 4: Load the toppings
Finish with onion, bell pepper, pickled onions, jalapeños, green onions and BBQ and ranch drizzles.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- Pick similar-size potatoes so they bake evenly.
- Shred the chicken so it soaks up the sauce.
- Prep toppings ahead for fast assembly.
- Add heat with extra jalapeños or hot sauce.
Make It Your Own
- Pulled pork: Use leftover pulled pork.
- Russet potatoes: Use regular baked potatoes.
- Black beans: Add black beans and corn.
- Buffalo: Swap BBQ sauce for buffalo sauce.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Bake the sweet potatoes and chicken up to 4 days ahead. Reheat and add the fresh toppings when serving.
What to Serve With Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Serve with a green salad, Cowboy Caviar or corn on the cob.
Storing and Reheating
Store potatoes, chicken and toppings separately for up to 4 days.
Reheat the potatoes and chicken, then add cold toppings.
What People Ask About BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Can I use a different potato?
Yes. Russets work well.
Can I cook sweet potatoes in the microwave?
Yes. Microwave 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway.
Are these good for meal prep?
Yes. Store parts separately and assemble.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes. Toss it in BBQ sauce and warm it up.
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place directly on the rack or on a sheet pan and bake for 45–60 minutes until fork tender.
- While the potatoes bake, toss chicken breasts in BBQ sauce and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place on a foil-lined sheet pan and bake alongside the sweet potatoes for about 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes, then chop or shred and coat with a little more BBQ sauce.
- Slice each sweet potato open and fluff the inside with a fork. Top with BBQ chicken and cheddar cheese so it melts.
- Finish with white onion, red bell pepper, pickled red onions, jalapeños, green onions, and BBQ and ranch drizzles.
Nutrition
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Check the labels on your BBQ sauce and ranch dressing to ensure they are gluten-free if needed.
- You can prepare the chicken and toppings ahead of time for quicker assembly during busy weeknights.
