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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Enjoy a delicious combination of sweet and smoky flavors with BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, an easy-to-make and customizable dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Sweet potatoes Large sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite BBQ sauce
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Green onions Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cheese Shredded, optional
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and poke holes in the sweet potatoes, then bake until tender (about 45 minutes), or air fry for about 30 minutes, or use an Instant Pot for about 15 minutes on high pressure.
Mixing
  1. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl.
Assembly
  1. Once sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly, then slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
  2. Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into each sweet potato.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add optional toppings before serving.

Notes

Leftovers last about 4-5 days in the fridge. You can reheat them in the microwave or oven. They freeze well too!