Description
A simple one-pan BBQ chicken and sweet potato skillet dinner, packed with flavor and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and lightly golden.
- Add the sliced red onion and corn, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and barbecue sauce, mixing well so everything is coated.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top, cover the skillet, and let it melt for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Finish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken for a quicker meal.
- Adjust barbecue sauce to taste.
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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