BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
This easy one-pan BBQ chicken sweet potato skillet combines tender sweet potatoes, shredded chicken, corn, red onion, BBQ sauce, and melted cheddar cheese for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- large skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- spatula
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes, season with salt and smoked paprika, and sauté until tender, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toss in diced red onion and corn, mixing well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent.
- Incorporate the shredded cooked chicken into the skillet, blending it with the veggies. Allow everything to heat through while stirring, roughly 3-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, allowing it to melt slightly. Garnish with green onions before serving.
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Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce before adding it to the skillet. This enhances the overall taste.