Sweet Potato Skillet with BBQ Chicken & Cheese
A comforting skillet meal combining roasted sweet potatoes, smoky BBQ chicken, and gooey melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce, mixing it all together well.
- Top the mixture with the shredded cheese and cover the skillet until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or use a spicy BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg