BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
A one-pan BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet that combines sweet and savory with a touch of nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and dicing your sweet potatoes and chopping the red onion.
- Sauté the sweet potatoes in a skillet with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the red onion and corn, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the onions soften.
- Incorporate the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Melt cheddar cheese over the top, cover until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. This dish is best served directly from the skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 56mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, sweet potato, one-pan meal, comfort food, easy dinner