Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 lbboneless chicken breasts
cut into cubes., about 3 large breasts
- 5 mediumsweet potatoes
cut into small cubes. you can leave the skin on or take it off.
- 2 headsbroccoli
cut into small florets.
- 1 cbuffalo sauce
i used new primal but franks would be good here.
- ½ cavocado oil or olive oil
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 2 tspgarlic powder
- 1 cshredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cchopped green onion
- ½ ccooked turkey bacon
- drizzle of ranch
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425F and grease 9×13 casserole dish.
- 2
Prepare your chicken, potatoes, and broccoli by cutting to smaller pieces.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together buffalo sauce, avocado oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- 4
In a large bowl, add your sweet potatoes and half of the buffalo sauce mixture. Toss till combined well.
- 5
Pour sweet potatoes into casserole dish and roast for 30 minutes, flipping half way through.
- 6
Add chicken and broccoli to bowl sweet potatoes were in and add remainder of buffalo sauce. Toss to coat completely.
- 7
After 30 minutes is up, add broccoli and chicken to top of sweet potatoes.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165F.
- 9
Take out, top with cheese, green onion, and cooked bacon and place back in oven for five more minutes or until cheese has melted.
- 10
Let cool a few moments before serving. Add any remaining toppings like ranch or blue cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole
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About this Recipe
Craving a wholesome, flavor-packed dinner that's anything but boring? This Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole brings together spicy, sweet, and savory elements in one comforting dish, ready with just 10 minutes of prep.
What makes this healthy casserole shine is its intelligent combination of robust flavors and satisfying textures. It cleverly balances the zesty kick of buffalo sauce with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, complemented by lean chicken, vibrant broccoli, and savory turkey bacon, making for a truly satisfying meal that feels indulgent yet light.
What to Expect: Get ready for a comforting and layered experience with this Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole. You'll savor tender, cubed boneless chicken breasts infused with that signature buffalo sauce tang, perfectly balanced by the earthy sweetness of small-cubed sweet potatoes. Scattered throughout are vibrant, small broccoli florets, adding a pleasant bite and freshness. The top layer, golden and bubbly, features melted shredded cheddar cheese, beautifully complemented by the savory crispness of cooked turkey bacon and the fresh zest of chopped green onion. It’s a dish that feels substantial and deeply flavorful, delivering a satisfying dinner for eight at just 366 calories per serving, making it an excellent choice for healthy meal prep.
Customization & Variations: This Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is wonderfully versatile. Feel free to adjust the spice level by choosing your preferred buffalo sauce—New Primal or Frank's work beautifully here. You can also experiment with your oil choice, using either avocado oil or olive oil. For the sweet potatoes, leaving the skin on adds a rustic touch and extra fiber, or you can peel them for a smoother texture. While cooked turkey bacon is specified for a lighter profile, traditional bacon can be used if desired.
Serving & Context: This casserole makes for a fantastic, complete dinner on its own, easily feeding 8 people. A final drizzle of ranch dressing right before serving ties all the bold flavors together, offering a cool counterpoint to the buffalo kick.