Description
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meal. Roasted sweet potatoes are stuffed with a spicy Buffalo chicken mixture and topped with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or cooked shredded chicken)
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- For serving: ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, chopped green onions, celery sticks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and rub with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- While sweet potatoes roast, place chicken breasts in a skillet and cover with water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Remove from water, let cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, Buffalo wing sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well coated.
- When sweet potatoes are done, let cool slightly, then cut each in half lengthwise. Scoop out some of the flesh to create a well, being careful not to tear the skin. Add the scooped-out sweet potato flesh to the Buffalo chicken mixture and mix gently.
- Spoon the chicken mixture back into the sweet potato skins. If using, top with shredded cheese.
- Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for 10-15 more minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted (if using).
- Serve topped with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing and a sprinkle of green onions. Enjoy with celery sticks if desired.
Notes
To speed up prep, use rotisserie chicken. Adjust Buffalo sauce to your spice preference. For a dairy-free version, omit cheese and use a dairy-free dressing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Protein: 32 g