BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
A delicious one-pan dish combining tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and flavorful BBQ sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced sweet potatoes, cooking until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Push the sweet potatoes to the side of the skillet and add cubed chicken, cooking until no longer pink.
- Mix in chopped bell pepper and onion, cooking until softened.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken and sweet potatoes, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover the skillet until cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
Try adding zucchini, corn, or broccoli for extra nutrition. For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with black beans or chickpeas.