High Protein BBQ Chicken Sweet Potatoes
These loaded BBQ chicken sweet potatoes are a hearty, satisfying meal that hits all the right comfort food notes. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 large Sweet Potatoes
- 1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 Green Onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Sour Cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub the sweet potatoes and poke them several times with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 45 to 55 minutes until they are soft when squeezed.
- While the sweet potatoes bake, season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and golden. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then shred or dice the chicken.
- Toss the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until every piece is well coated.
- When the sweet potatoes are done, cut them open down the center and press the sides to open them up. Add a pat of butter to each one.
- Pile the BBQ chicken generously inside each sweet potato. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 47gFat: 22g
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