BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
An easy one-pan dinner featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes, juicy chicken, and smoky BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Sweet Potatoes, diced
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded
- ½ cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 Red Onion, sliced
- 1 cup Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes and chopping onions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the red onion; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Toss in the diced sweet potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Sauté for 8-10 minutes.
- Mix in the chicken and corn, then drizzle with BBQ sauce, stirring to coat.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the mixture, cover, and let it melt for 3-4 minutes.
- Finish by removing from heat and garnishing with chopped green onions.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to use leftover rotisserie chicken or substitute with chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potato Skillet, One-Pan Dinner, Easy Recipes