Description
This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet is a flavorful, easy one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tender sweet potatoes are caramelized with red onions and corn, then combined with savory BBQ chicken and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting, hearty meal that requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups Sweet Potatoes (cut evenly for consistent cooking)
- 1 medium Red Onion (can substitute with yellow onion)
- 1 cup Corn (use fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions (optional garnish, can be substituted with chives)
Protein & Dairy
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken (rotisserie chicken is a quick substitute)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (or dairy-free cheese for a lactose-free version)
Pantry
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce (opt for your favorite brand)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (regular paprika can be used if necessary)
- to taste Salt & Black Pepper (for seasoning)
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Cook Sweet Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped sweet potatoes and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are tender and caramelized, developing a nice golden color.
- Sauté Onion and Corn: Toss in the diced red onion and corn. Sauté for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the onion becomes translucent, blending flavors together.
- Add Chicken and BBQ Sauce: Incorporate the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce into the skillet. Stir thoroughly and heat through for 3-4 minutes until everything is evenly combined and warmed through.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and cover the skillet with a lid for about 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts beautifully, creating a creamy topping to finish the dish.
- Serve: Serve warm straight from the skillet, garnished with green onions or chives if desired for added freshness and presentation.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to speed up meal prep.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with dairy-free cheese for lactose intolerance.
- Adjust the BBQ sauce amount to taste depending on your preference for sweetness and spice.
- Sweet potatoes should be chopped evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Covering the skillet helps melt the cheese more effectively.
