Sweet Potato Skillet with BBQ Chicken (Printable)

Hearty skillet combining sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, and melted cheese for a satisfying one-pan meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces total)
02 - 1 cup gluten-free BBQ sauce

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 1.3 pounds), peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
04 - 1 red onion, finely diced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
07 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
08 - Fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dairy

09 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 6 ounces)
10 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 2 ounces)

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for finishing the skillet.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until just tender and lightly golden.
03 - Add red onion, red bell pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
04 - Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill, bake, or pan-sear chicken until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), approximately 6–8 minutes per side. Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
05 - Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
06 - Spread BBQ chicken evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven and garnish with green onions, jalapeño slices, and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Its the kind of meal that makes people pause and genuinely ask for seconds
  • The sweet potatoes become perfectly tender while still holding their shape
  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is almost non existent
02 -
  • Cutting the sweet potatoes too small will make them disappear into the dish
  • The cheese can go from perfectly melted to burnt quickly so keep an eye on it
03 -
  • Pat the sweet potatoes dry before cooking for better browning
  • Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes before serving so the cheese sets slightly

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