Description

This BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato recipe brings together tender shredded chicken tossed in smoky barbecue sauce, nestled inside fluffy roasted sweet potatoes, and topped with crunchy slaw for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and fresh. It’s protein-packed, meal-prep friendly, and seriously satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Sweet Potatoes:

2 medium sweet potatoes

1 teaspoon olive oil

Salt to taste

For the BBQ Chicken:

1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast

1/3 cup barbecue sauce (choose low-sugar for lighter option)

For the Slaw:

1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix

1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or mayo

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke holes in sweet potatoes with a fork, rub with olive oil and salt. Roast for 40–45 minutes, or until soft.

Mix the BBQ Chicken: In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with barbecue sauce. Heat gently if needed.

Make the Slaw: In a small bowl, mix cabbage with Greek yogurt, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to use.

Assemble: Slice roasted sweet potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork. Fill with warm BBQ chicken, then top with slaw.

Serve: Add extra BBQ drizzle or herbs if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course