Can I make BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes ahead of time?

Yes! Bake the sweet potatoes and make the BBQ chicken filling in advance. Store separately in the fridge, then reheat and assemble when you’re ready to eat.

What’s the best way to store leftovers?

Keep leftover sweet potatoes and BBQ chicken in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days . Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

You can freeze baked sweet potatoes and the BBQ chicken filling. For best texture, freeze them separately, then thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat.

What chicken works best for this?

Anything shredded and cooked. Rotisserie chicken is the easiest, but leftover grilled or baked chicken works beautifully for BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes .

Do I have to use honey?

Nope. The honey adds a little sweetness and shine, but you can skip it or swap in maple syrup if that’s what you have.

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Chicken magic recipes

Description

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect sweet-and-smoky weeknight dinner. Tender roasted sweet potatoes are loaded with saucy shredded BBQ chicken and topped with corn, pickled red onions, and fresh cilantro for a colorful, satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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For the Sweet Potatoes:

5 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¾ teaspoons salt, divided

For the BBQ Chicken Filling:

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt (from divided amount)

Optional Toppings:

Quick-pickled red onions
Mexican street corn salad or sweet corn
Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional drizzle)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Poke holes all over the sweet potatoes using a fork.
Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat evenly. Sprinkle each with ¼ teaspoon salt.
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely with foil.
Bake 45–60 minutes, until a knife easily pierces the center.
While potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, honey, chili powder, and remaining salt.
Stir and cook 4–5 minutes until warmed through and saucy.
Slice open baked sweet potatoes and fluff the inside with a fork.
Spoon BBQ chicken mixture generously into each potato.
Top with pickled onions, corn, cilantro, and any additional toppings.
Serve warm.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for a shortcut.
Sweet potatoes vary in size, so baking time may slightly differ.
For extra flavor, add shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in microwave or oven until warmed through.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking + Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg