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Buffalo chicken sweet potato boats in the slow cooker, topped with shredded cheese and chives.
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5 from 2 votes

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Delicious, nutritious, and surprisingly easy. Add these creamy buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes to your meal plan for a simple but satisfying weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High Protein, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4 potato boats
Author: Miranda Galati, MHSc, RD

Equipment

Ingredients

Shredded Buffalo Chicken

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup buffalo wing’s sauce I use Frank’s
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tsp ranch seasoning powder I use Hidden Valley

Sweet Potato Boats

  • 2 very large sweet potatoes sliced in half lengthwise (or 4 small)
  • 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil or cooking spray
  • salt and pepper

To Serve

  • shredded sharp cheddar I use white cheddar but any color works
  • diced chives
  • extra drizzle of buffalo sauce

Instructions

  • Place chicken in slow cooker: Place chicken and buffalo sauce in the slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on high for 2-4 hours or until chicken can easily be shredded with a fork.
  • Prep for sweet potatoes: About an hour before your chicken is done (or before you want to eat), position the oven rack to the middle and pre-heat to 400 F. Line a baking tray with tin foil.
  • Bake potatoes: Coat potato halves with a thin and even layer of oil or cooking spray. Place on the lined baking sheet flat-side down, and season the top with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are very easy to pierce with a fork.
  • Shred chicken: Shred your chicken right in the slow cooker with two forks. If it’s tough and difficult to shred, that’s your sign to keep it cooking!
  • Finish chicken: Add cream cheese and ranch seasoning to the slow cooker, and stir until melted and combined.
  • Serve: Place each sweet potato half on a plate, flat side up. Top with a handful of shredded cheddar, then a quarter of the shredded chicken. Garnish with a drizzle of buffalo sauce and a generous sprinkle of diced chives. Enjoy!

Notes

  • 1 serving = 1/4 of the recipe. That means half a large sweet potato per person!
  • Nutrition facts calculated with toppings, including 1/4 cup shredded cheddar per person.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1945mg | Potassium: 1395mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 30767IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 293mg | Iron: 2mg