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Savory Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Blue Cheese

  • Author: Lena
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick and easy recipe featuring spicy buffalo chicken stuffed into roasted sweet potatoes, topped with a creamy blue cheese dressing. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner with bold, balanced flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot Original)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (e.g., Maytag or Point Reyes)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: celery sticks for serving
  • Optional: ranch dressing as alternative to blue cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45-50 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender when pierced with a fork. Alternatively, microwave each potato on high for 6-8 minutes, turning halfway.
  2. While potatoes roast, shred about 2 cups of cooked chicken using forks or fingers. In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, softened butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a small bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, and chopped fresh chives. Stir gently until creamy but still slightly chunky. Set aside.
  4. Once sweet potatoes are done, let cool for 5 minutes. Slice each potato lengthwise down the center and gently push sides apart to create a cavity. Fluff the inside flesh lightly with a fork.
  5. Spoon buffalo chicken mixture generously into each sweet potato cavity. Top with a dollop of creamy blue cheese dressing. Optionally, sprinkle extra blue cheese on top and broil for 1-2 minutes to melt slightly, watching carefully.
  6. Garnish with additional fresh chives or celery sticks on the side. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

If buffalo sauce is too spicy, add extra butter to mellow heat. For softer sweet potatoes, microwave for 1-2 minutes after roasting. Watch broiler carefully when melting cheese to avoid burning. Freshly shredded rotisserie chicken yields best texture and moisture. Blue cheese dressing can be swapped with ranch or vegan alternatives for dietary preferences.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet pota
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 7
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 28

Keywords: buffalo chicken, stuffed sweet potatoes, blue cheese dressing, quick dinner, spicy, comfort food, easy recipe

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