Sweet Potato Skillet with BBQ Chicken (Printable)

Hearty one-pan meal with tender sweet potatoes, smoky BBQ chicken, and melted cheese for satisfying comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz total)
02 - 1 cup BBQ sauce (gluten-free, if needed)

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.3 lbs), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
04 - 1 red onion, finely diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
07 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional, for garnish)
08 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

→ Dairy

09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
10 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz)

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F if using an oven-safe skillet for finishing.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until just tender and lightly golden.
03 - Add red onion, red bell pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
04 - While vegetables cook, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill, bake, or pan-sear chicken until cooked through (internal temp 165°F), about 6–8 minutes per side. Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
05 - Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
06 - Spread BBQ chicken evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven and garnish with green onions, jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet potatoes get perfectly tender while developing these gorgeous crispy edges that contrast beautifully with the melted cheese
  • Everything cooks in one pan so you get maximum flavor with minimum cleanup, plus it looks impressive coming out of the oven
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the pan when cooking the sweet potatoes initially. If theyre stacked on top of each other, theyll steam instead of getting those delicious crispy edges
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before shredding. It retains juice better and makes the final dish so much more succulent
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking. The recipe moves quickly once you hit the stove
  • If you want even more smoky flavor, use a smoked salt instead of regular sea salt

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