Sweet Potato Skillet with BBQ Chicken & Cheese
A delightful one-skillet meal featuring sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, and melted cheese.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
Proteins
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
Sauces and Condiments
- 1 cup BBQ sauce your choice of flavor
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
Oils and Fats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Spices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Garnish
- ¼ cup green onions sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
- Once the sweet potatoes are partially cooked, add the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in the BBQ sauce and mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Remove the lid and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the chicken and sweet potatoes. Cover again and let it cook for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions if desired. Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
Feel free to use different varieties of cheese based on your preference. Adding jalapeños or other spices can give an extra kick to the dish. You can prepare the BBQ chicken in advance to save time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skilletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g
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