Description

These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combine tender baked sweet potatoes with smoky shredded chicken for a satisfying, nutrient-packed meal. This easy paleo and Whole30-friendly dinner comes together with simple ingredients and minimal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium sweet potatoes

2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast

1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

sea salt to taste

black pepper to taste

chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2. Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick each several times with a fork

3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with sea salt

4. Bake for 40–45 minutes until tender and easily pierced with a fork

5. While potatoes bake, shred the cooked chicken breast with two forks

6. Warm the shredded chicken in a pan over low heat with sugar-free BBQ sauce and minced garlic until heated through

7. Slice each baked sweet potato open lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork

8. Spoon in the BBQ chicken mixture and return to the oven for 5 minutes to meld flavors

9. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
Calories: 400
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 500
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 7
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 75

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