Description
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
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4 medium sweet potatoes
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
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1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella)
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½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for topping)
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2 green onions, chopped
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Bake the sweet potatoes:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes, pierce with a fork, and place on a baking sheet. Roast 45–60 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife. -
Prepare chicken filling:
In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated. Warm gently in a skillet or microwave. -
Assemble:
Once sweet potatoes are done, carefully slice them open lengthwise. Fluff the insides slightly with a fork and season lightly with salt and pepper. -
Stuff:
Fill each potato with BBQ chicken, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts. -
Finish & serve:
Top with red onions, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro. Serve hot.