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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combine fluffy baked sweet potatoes with smoky shredded BBQ chicken and melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying, family-friendly meal. Packed with flavor and simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep lunches, or casual dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ***For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ***For the BBQ Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ***Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
  • Sour cream for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Bake the Sweet Potatoes

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.
    Rub with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
    Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until fork-tender.

  2. Step 2: Prepare the BBQ Chicken

    While the sweet potatoes bake, combine shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a skillet.
    Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until heated through.

  3. Step 3: Stuff the Potatoes

    Remove sweet potatoes from the oven.
    Slice each potato lengthwise and gently fluff the inside with a fork.
    Fill generously with BBQ chicken.

  4. Step 4: Add Cheese

    Sprinkle cheddar cheese over each stuffed potato.
    Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes until melted.

  5. Step 5: Garnish and Serve

    Top with green onions, parsley, bacon bits, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
    Serve warm.