Looking for a hearty, satisfying dinner that won’t leave your kitchen looking like a war zone? Meet the humble hero of weeknight meals: 3-Ingredient BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potatoes! This recipe is everything you want in comfort food—sweet, savory, smoky, and seriously mouthwatering.
Course Hauptspeise
Cuisine International
Keyword BBQ-Sauce, Chicken, Sweet Potatoes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 4
Calories 380kcal
Ingredients
4medium sweet potatoes
2bonelessskinless chicken breasts
1cupBBQ sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: sour creamgreen onions, cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes and prick them a few times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 45–50 minutes or until tender and easily pierced with a knife. You can also microwave them to save time—just adjust the texture expectations.
While the sweet potatoes bake, cook the chicken. You can poach it in water or chicken broth for 15–20 minutes, or roast it if you want crispier bits. Once cooked, shred with two forks. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Warm it on the stove for a few minutes if you like it hot and extra juicy.
Slice open the baked sweet potatoes lengthwise. Gently mash the insides with a fork, then stuff generously with the BBQ chicken mix. Add any toppings you love—cheese, sour cream, green onions, or even jalapeños.
Pop the stuffed potatoes under a broiler for 2–3 minutes if you added cheese and want it melty. Otherwise, serve as is with your favorite sides and enjoy!