Description
A delightful one-pan dinner featuring a flavor explosion of BBQ chicken and sweet potatoes, perfect for family-friendly meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Step: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes, season with salt and smoked paprika, and sauté until tender, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step: Toss in diced red onion and corn, mixing well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent.
- Step: Incorporate the shredded cooked chicken into the skillet, blending it with the veggies. Allow everything to heat through while stirring, roughly 3-5 minutes.
- Step: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, allowing it to melt slightly. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce before adding it to the skillet. This enhances the overall taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, Easy Dinner, One-Pan Dinner, skillet meals, sweet potato recipes