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5-Ingredient BBQ Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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1h

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4 servings

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This simple yet satisfying dish combines the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with tangy BBQ chicken for a quick and delicious meal. With only five ingredients, it's an easy-to-make dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights. The tender sweet potatoes provide a nutritious base for the flavorful shredded chicken, while a sprinkle of cheese and green onions add extra taste and texture. It's a balanced, comforting meal that's both wholesome and crowd-pleasing.

Nutrition Facts

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Sugar
5 g
20 g
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Milk

Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2
Prepare sweet potatoes

Wash sweet potatoes and pierce several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet.

3
Bake sweet potatoes

Bake sweet potatoes for 45-50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.

4
Cook chicken

While potatoes are baking, cook chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side.

5
Shred chicken

Remove chicken from skillet and shred using two forks.

6
Mix chicken with BBQ sauce

In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.

7
Prepare cheese and onions

Grate cheddar cheese if not pre-shredded. Thinly slice green onions.

8
Slice sweet potatoes

Once sweet potatoes are done, remove from oven and let cool slightly. Cut a slit lengthwise in each potato.

9
Stuff sweet potatoes

Open each sweet potato slightly and stuff with the BBQ chicken mixture.

10
Add cheese

Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the stuffed sweet potatoes.

11
Melt cheese

Return stuffed potatoes to the oven for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.

12
Garnish and serve

Remove from oven, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and serve hot.

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