BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet with Melted Cheese
A hearty one-pan skillet with sweet potatoes, smoky BBQ chicken, and melted cheese that brings bold, comforting flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup smoky BBQ sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook sweet potatoes until lightly browned and tender.
- Add onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and spices and cook briefly.
- Add chicken and cook until mostly done.
- Pour in BBQ sauce and water, then simmer until coated and thickened.
- Top with cheese, cover, and melt.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier texture or adjust BBQ sauce to control sweetness and smokiness.