Imagine a dish that combines the fiery kick of buffalo sauce, the creamy tang of blue cheese, and the natural sweetness of perfectly baked sweet potatoes - all in one mouthwatering meal! This Buffalo Chicken Baked Sweet Potato is not just a recipe; it's a flavor explosion that will transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner or a show-stopping game day dish, this recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Pierce each sweet potato multiple times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. This prevents potential potato explosions and ensures even cooking.
- Place sweet potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they are soft when pierced with a fork. The skin should be slightly crispy and the interior tender.
- While potatoes are baking, prepare the shredded chicken. If using pre-cooked chicken, shred it using two forks. Mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Once potatoes are done, remove from oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Carefully slice each potato lengthwise down the center, creating a pocket for the filling.
- Gently fluff the interior of each sweet potato with a fork, creating space for the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Fill each potato generously with the buffalo chicken mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the filled potatoes, allowing it to slightly melt from the potato's residual heat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and add a final drizzle of buffalo sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot, with additional salt to taste if needed.
Tips
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes with smooth, firm skin for the best texture and even cooking.
- Don't skip piercing the potatoes - this prevents potential steam buildup and ensures a perfectly baked potato.
- For extra crispy potato skin, rub the potatoes with a little olive oil before baking.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shredding option if you're short on time.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute Greek yogurt for some of the blue cheese or use a low-fat blue cheese.
- Make sure to let the potatoes rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the interior to settle and become fluffy.
- If you like extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or use a spicy buffalo sauce for more kick.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the melted blue cheese and keep the chicken warm and flavorful.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 369kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 34g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 90mg
