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To create the perfect BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, it’s essential to understand the key components that make this dish so flavorful and nutritious.

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Experience a culinary delight with BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, where comfort meets nutrition! This hearty dish combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with flavorful BBQ chicken, creating a satisfying meal that’s packed with vitamins and fiber. Topped with melted cheese and fresh veggies, these stuffed potatoes are perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Dive into this delicious recipe that balances flavors, textures, and health benefits for a family favorite!
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Ingredients
  

2 large sweet potatoes

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (using rotisserie chicken works great!)

1 cup barbecue sauce (choose your favorite brand)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup green onions, finely chopped

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

Olive oil (for drizzling)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

    Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Rinse the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water. Using a fork, prick them several times all over to allow steam to escape during baking. Drizzle a bit of olive oil on the skin and sprinkle a pinch of salt to enhance flavor.

      Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. Be mindful that baking time may vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes.

        Prepare the BBQ Chicken Filling: While the sweet potatoes are baking, scoop the cooked shredded chicken into a mixing bowl. Add the barbecue sauce, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well until all the chicken is completely coated with the sauce mixture.

          Remove and Cool Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are baked to perfection, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes until they are manageable to handle.

            Stuff the Potatoes: With a sharp knife, carefully cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Using a fork, fluff up the insides slightly for a better texture. Generously spoon the barbecue chicken filling over each of the sweet potato halves, ensuring an even distribution.

              Add Cheese and Bake Again: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed sweet potato half. Place the filled potatoes back into the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.

                Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, garnish the stuffed sweet potatoes with finely chopped green onions and cilantro, if you like. Serve them hot and enjoy your scrumptious BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!

                  Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 mins | 1 hr 15 mins | 4 servings