Honey BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printer View)

Tender baked sweet potatoes filled with honey BBQ chicken, topped with fresh veggies and tangy sauce for a satisfying sweet and savory meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed

→ Chicken Filling

02 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
03 - 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
11 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
12 - 1/4 cup sour cream

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 40-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
02 - While sweet potatoes bake, combine shredded chicken, honey BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well to coat chicken evenly and set aside.
03 - Once sweet potatoes are cooked and cool enough to handle, cut them lengthwise down the center without cutting all the way through. Gently fluff the flesh with a fork to create a cavity for stuffing.
04 - Spoon the honey BBQ chicken mixture into each sweet potato, dividing evenly. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese if using.
05 - Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and filling is heated through.
06 - Remove from oven and garnish with red onion, cilantro or parsley, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet potatoes do half the work for you—they bake while you prep everything else, so you're actually relaxing, not sweating.
  • It looks impressive enough to serve guests, but honestly tastes even better as leftovers because the flavors settle into that creamy potato flesh overnight.
  • One pan, minimal cleanup, and it somehow manages to be both indulgent and surprisingly wholesome.
02 -
  • Don't let the baked potatoes cool completely—they're easier to open and fluff when they're still warm, and they'll hold onto heat when you stuff them.
  • If your BBQ sauce is very thin, the chicken filling might slide off the potato; use a thicker sauce or drain excess liquid before filling.
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken from the store—it saves you an hour and tastes better than most home-cooked versions anyway.
  • Brush the open potatoes lightly with honey before stuffing to add a subtle sweetness that echoes the filling.
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