Sweet Potato Skillet with BBQ Chicken & Cheese
A comforting skillet meal combining sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook until they’re tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce into the sweet potatoes, mixing until everything is heated through.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the mixture, then cover the skillet until the cheese melts.
- Season your dish with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating spices or herbs like smoked paprika or garlic powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg