Description
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful blend of flavors that combines tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and vibrant broccoli, all smothered in a zesty buffalo sauce. This nutritious dish is not only satisfying but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a family-friendly meal that pleases everyone at the dinner table. Plus, it’s versatile enough to be enjoyed warm or cold, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or lunch boxes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 5 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 heads broccoli
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooked turkey bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dice chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix buffalo sauce with avocado oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Toss sweet potatoes with half of the sauce mixture and spread in the baking dish.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 30 minutes; flip halfway through.
- Combine chicken and broccoli with the remaining sauce mixture.
- After roasting sweet potatoes, layer the chicken and broccoli on top and bake for another 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Top with cheese and turkey bacon; bake for an additional five minutes until cheese melts.
- Allow cooling briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg