These Spicy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and nutritious option for quick kid friendly dinners. They’re packed with flavor and can be prepared in under an hour, making them perfect for busy school night dinners.
This recipe combines tender sweet potatoes with spicy buffalo chicken, offering a fun twist on traditional meal ideas with chicken. Ideal for family gatherings or football dinner ideas, these stuffed potatoes are sure to please everyone at the table.
Easy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This dish features baked sweet potatoes stuffed with a spicy buffalo chicken mixture, topped with creamy ranch dressing and green onions. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until tender.
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out a bit of the flesh to create space for the filling. Fill each half with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle ranch dressing over the stuffed sweet potatoes and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Serve: Enjoy the stuffed sweet potatoes warm, perfect for a quick dinner.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
