Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and hearty meal combining tender roasted sweet potatoes with spicy buffalo chicken and tangy blue cheese crumbles. The recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors, making it an ideal comfort food that’s easy to prepare and packed with protein and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium-large sized sweet potatoes, skin washed/cleaned
- Olive oil, for drizzling on sweet potatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Buffalo Chicken Filling
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
- Finely chopped scallions or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for roasting both the sweet potatoes and chicken simultaneously.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato several times all around with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking. Drizzle each with olive oil, then wrap individually in foil to retain moisture while roasting.
- Season Chicken: Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides. Place them on a small baking tray or dish suitable for oven roasting.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes and Chicken: Place the foil-wrapped sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 1 hour. At the same time, roast the seasoned chicken breasts for 30 minutes or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Shred Chicken and Mix with Buffalo Sauce: Once cooked, shred the chicken breasts using two forks. Transfer the shredded chicken into a bowl, add the buffalo sauce, and toss well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Assemble the Stuffed Potatoes: Allow the sweet potatoes to cool for 10–15 minutes after roasting to make handling easier. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and gently open it up. Stuff the potatoes generously with the buffalo chicken mixture and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
- Season and Garnish: Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Optionally, garnish with finely chopped scallions or green onions for added freshness and color.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes warm for a delicious, satisfying meal packed with bold flavors.
Notes
- The chicken can be cooked ahead of time and refrigerated to save cooking time on busy days.
- For a milder flavor, use less buffalo sauce or substitute with a mild wing sauce.
- Blue cheese can be replaced with ranch dressing or cheddar cheese as an alternative topping.
- Ensure the sweet potatoes are of similar size for even cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
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