Description
This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tender sweet potatoes are caramelized and combined with sautéed onions, corn, BBQ sauce, and cooked chicken, then topped with melted cheddar cheese for a comforting, savory meal. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving four, it’s a deliciously simple dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Sweet Potatoes, cut evenly for consistent cooking
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken (rotisserie chicken is a quick substitute)
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce (choose your favorite brand)
- 1 medium Red Onion, diced (can substitute with yellow onion)
- 1 cup Corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded (or dairy-free cheese for lactose-free version)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- To taste Salt & Black Pepper (for seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (regular paprika can be used if necessary)
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions, sliced (optional garnish, can substitute with chives)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. This prepares the pan for cooking the vegetables evenly without sticking.
- Cook sweet potatoes: Add the chopped sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender and nicely caramelized for a sweet and rich base.
- Sauté onions and corn: Toss in the diced red onion and corn. Continue to sauté for 5-7 minutes until both have softened and the onions turn translucent, adding sweetness and depth to the dish.
- Add chicken and BBQ sauce: Stir in the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce into the skillet. Mix thoroughly and heat through for 3-4 minutes so the flavors meld and the chicken is warmed properly.
- Melt the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet contents. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts beautifully, creating a rich, creamy topping.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with sliced green onions or chives if desired, and serve the skillet warm straight from the pan for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time or use leftover cooked chicken.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Adjust the level of BBQ sauce to your taste preference for sweetness or smokiness.
- Use frozen or canned corn to save prep time; if frozen, thaw before adding.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like a little heat.
- This dish is easily doubled or halved to suit your serving needs.
