Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
450kcal
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded) use leftovers for an easy meal prep
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce adjust to desired heat level
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For Garnishing
- 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
Method
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, let cool, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out some flesh.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each sweet potato half.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
- Optional: Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce for an extra kick!
Nutrition
Serving1stuffed potatoCalories450kcalCarbohydrates40gProtein30gFat20gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol70mgSodium900mgPotassium700mgFiber5gSugar8gVitamin A15000IUVitamin C30mgCalcium300mgIron2mg
Notes
Make sure to pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape. Check for tenderness around the 40-minute mark to avoid dryness.