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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect combination of smoky barbecue flavors and creamy, tender sweet potatoes. Roasted to perfection and topped with melted cheese and fresh, vibrant toppings like corn salsa, pickled red onions, avocado, and cilantro, this dish makes a satisfying and delicious meal that’s easy to prepare.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes and Filling

  • 4 small sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or cheddar)

Toppings

  • Corn salsa (quantity as desired)
  • Pickled red onions (quantity as desired)
  • Chopped avocado (quantity as desired)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (quantity as desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during roasting, then place them directly on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes until they are fork tender. You can check doneness by piercing each potato with a fork—if it slides in easily, they’re ready.
  3. Prepare BBQ Chicken Mixture: While the sweet potatoes roast, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken and BBQ sauce in a medium bowl. Stir well until the chicken is evenly coated in the sauce, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
  4. Stuff Sweet Potatoes: Once roasted, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven. Carefully slice each potato open lengthwise using a fork and knife, then gently fluff the inside flesh to create space for the filling.
  5. Fill and Add Cheese: Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture evenly into each fluffed sweet potato. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the barbecue chicken on each potato to add a creamy, melty layer.
  6. Broil to Melt Cheese: Place the stuffed sweet potatoes under the oven broiler on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep a close eye as the cheese melts and becomes lightly browned without burning.
  7. Add Toppings and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven and top with your choice of corn salsa, pickled red onions, chopped avocado, and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, but shredded cooked chicken breast works well too.
  • Adjust BBQ sauce amount to taste depending on how saucy you like your filling.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with black beans or grilled vegetables.
  • Leftover stuffed sweet potatoes reheat well in an oven or air fryer.
  • Pickled red onions can be homemade or store-bought for ease.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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