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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Indulgent Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Delicious Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combine sweet and spicy flavors for a comforting dish that's perfect for dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded) rotisserie chicken works well
  • ½ cup Buffalo Sauce adjust based on heat preference
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened) or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or any melting cheese like Monterey Jack
For Garnishing
  • ¼ cup Green Onions (chopped) or chives

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
  2. Wash each sweet potato thoroughly and pierce them with a fork. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, and softened cream cheese. Stir until well incorporated. Add shredded cheddar cheese and mix thoroughly.
  4. Once sweet potatoes are out of the oven, slice them open lengthwise and fluff the insides. Fill each sweet potato with the buffalo chicken mixture.
  5. Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to heat the filling and melt the cheese.
  6. Remove from the oven and top with fresh chopped green onions. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 16800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These stuffed sweet potatoes are customizable with your favorite ingredients or sauces like BBQ sauce for a different twist.

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