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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes are baked until tender, filled with saucy shredded chicken, and finished with melted sharp cheddar. Scallions add a fresh, savory topping to this easy oven-baked dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 59 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sweet potatoes
  • 4 sweet potatoes medium (8 to 10 ounces each)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the BBQ chicken filling
  • 3 cup cooked chicken shredded
  • 0.75 cup BBQ sauce
For the topping
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet

Method
 

Bake the sweet potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes, prick each several times with a fork, and rub with olive oil.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until a fork slides easily into the center.
  4. Let the sweet potatoes stand for 5 minutes.
Make the BBQ chicken filling
  1. While the potatoes bake, stir the shredded cooked chicken and BBQ sauce together in a medium bowl.
Stuff and finish
  1. Split each sweet potato lengthwise, leaving the bottom intact, and fluff the flesh with a fork.
  2. Divide the BBQ chicken among the potatoes, top with cheddar, and bake on the same sheet for 5 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  3. Sprinkle with scallions and serve hot.

Notes

For a tender center, bake until a fork slides easily into each potato. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because the potatoes can become watery. Use dairy-free cheddar for a dairy-free option.