Sweet Potato Skillet with BBQ Chicken & Cheese
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring creamy sweet potatoes, tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for cozy gatherings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the diced sweet potatoes in the skillet until tender, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce until combined and heated through.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover, and let it melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve warm, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freezes well for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg