Description
A quick and delicious one-skillet meal featuring juicy chicken, sweet potatoes, zesty BBQ sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes and BBQ sauce. Cover the skillet and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cover the skillet again until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different types of cheese or protein for variations. Be sure to cut sweet potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, sweet potatoes, one skillet, quick meals, easy weeknight dinner