Easy BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Healthy Comfort Food Dinner Idea
Easy BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combine tender roasted sweet potatoes with smoky, saucy shredded chicken for a sweet and savory comfort meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is hearty, nutritious, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium to large sweet potatoes
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Optional toppings:
- Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Avocado slices or guacamole
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash, dry, and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork. Rub with olive oil and season with salt.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes until tender.
- Warm shredded chicken in a skillet and mix with BBQ sauce until coated.
- Slice sweet potatoes open and fluff the insides.
- Fill with BBQ chicken mixture.
- Add desired toppings. If using cheese, return to oven for 5 minutes to melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Adjust BBQ sauce for sweetness or smokiness preference.
- Add extra veggies for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg