These Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes are a perfect easy meal! Spicy buffalo chicken is stuffed into baked sweet potatoes and topped with a drizzle of ranch dressing. This dish is healthy, flavorful, and always a hit in my household. The sweet potatoes are perfectly tender, and the chicken is juicy and saucy. Best of all, it takes minimal effort to put together.
To make this dish, just wash and bake your sweet potatoes, then mix a few ingredients for the chicken sauce. Assembly is quick and easy. Adding buffalo sauce to chicken takes it to the next level. Stuff it into a tender sweet potato, and you’ve got a delicious, weeknight meal.
I love cooking with sweet potatoes because they’re nutritious, delicious, and versatile. They’re easy to prep and taste great.
This buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potato recipe is my go-to on busy evenings. It’s fast, healthy, and delicious all-in-one dish.
For a complete meal, pair your buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes with a healthy kale Caesar salad or crispy baked broccoli. Buffalo and blue cheese are a match made in heaven, so you could also go for a classic wedge salad. Garlic parmesan roasted cauliflower is another tasty and healthy side that would be great with this dish.
Cooked chicken generally keeps for 3 days in the fridge. If you’re using last night’s leftover rotisserie chicken to make this dish, it will keep for 2 more days. Store buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Recipe
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes
- 2 tsp Olive oil divided
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
Chicken:
- 2 small Cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts shredded
- ¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
Yogurt Sauce:
- ¼ cup plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Nonfat milk
- 2 tbsp ½ ounce crumbled Blue cheese
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Cook the Sweet Potatoes:
- Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork.
- Cook in the microwave on HIGH for about 4 minutes per side, until tender.
- Let the potatoes cool until they can be handled safely.
Prepare the Potato Filling:
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a medium-sized bowl. Reserve the skins.
- Mash the potato flesh with a fork until smooth, then stir in 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Season the Potato Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Stir half of the spice mixture into the mashed sweet potato.
- Divide the mashed sweet potato evenly between the reserved potato skins.
Prepare the Chicken:
- In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the remaining spice mixture.
- Stir in the hot sauce until the chicken is well coated.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the stuffed sweet potatoes.
- In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, milk, blue cheese, and a pinch of salt.
- Top each stuffed sweet potato with a dollop of the yogurt sauce.
Notes
- Use a fork to evenly pierce the sweet potatoes for consistent cooking.
- Microwaving the sweet potatoes makes this recipe faster and keeps the kitchen cooler.
- Shred the chicken finely to ensure even coating with the hot sauce and spices.
- For extra flavor, let the yogurt sauce sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 22g |
| Protein | 21g |
| Fat | 8g |
| Cholesterol | 48mg |
| Sodium | 549mg |
| Sugar | 5g |
How Do I Make The Sweet Potatoes Tender Quickly?
To make the sweet potatoes tender quickly, pierce them all over with a fork and cook in the microwave on HIGH for about 4 minutes per side. This method is fast and efficient, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Can I Prepare The Yogurt Sauce Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can prepare the yogurt sauce ahead of time. Simply mix the yogurt, milk, blue cheese, and salt in a small bowl and store it in the refrigerator. This allows the flavors to meld together, making the sauce even more delicious when you’re ready to serve.
