Description
BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Loaded Sweet Potatoes are a culinary masterpiece that combines the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with the bold flavors of barbecue chicken, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and cool ranch dressing. This dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips of crispy bacon, crumbled
- Ranch dressing for drizzling
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork, then place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a knife can easily pierce through the center.
- Cook the Chicken: While the sweet potatoes are baking, season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill or sauté the chicken until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- Assemble the Loaded Potatoes: When the sweet potatoes are tender, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork. Top each potato with the shredded BBQ chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the loaded sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish with Ranch and Garnish: Remove the loaded sweet potatoes from the oven and drizzle them with ranch dressing. Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top as a final garnish.
Notes
Leftover BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Loaded Sweet Potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded sweet potato
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ, Chicken, Loaded Sweet Potatoes, Comfort Food