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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl topped with fresh herbs and vegetables

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

A comforting and nourishing meal featuring tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and fresh veggies, ideal for family dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Veggies
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 whole avocado, sliced
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Spices
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Toppings
  • Green onions, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes, then bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
Cooking
  1. In a pan, heat the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until warmed through.
  2. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let cool slightly.
  3. Slice the sweet potatoes in half and fluff the inside with a fork.
  4. Top each sweet potato half with BBQ chicken, corn, diced bell pepper, and avocado.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with green onions.
  6. Serve warm.

Notes

For perfectly cooked sweet potatoes, check tenderness with a fork before removing from the oven. Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce based on your flavor preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven for best texture or in the microwave for convenience.