Description
This Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole combines tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and broccoli tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, topped with melted cheddar, green onions, and turkey bacon. Perfect for a flavorful and hearty dinner that balances spice and comfort in one dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 5 medium sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes
- 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon
- Drizzle of ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the chicken breasts into cubes, sweet potatoes into small cubes (skin on or off), and broccoli into small florets for even cooking.
- Mix Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, combine buffalo sauce, avocado oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to create a flavorful coating.
- Toss Sweet Potatoes: Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl and add half of the buffalo sauce mixture. Toss well to ensure even coverage on all pieces.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in the casserole dish and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through roasting for even caramelization.
- Combine Chicken and Broccoli: While potatoes roast, add the chicken and broccoli to the bowl that held the sweet potatoes. Pour in the remaining buffalo sauce and toss everything until fully coated.
- Add Chicken and Broccoli to Casserole: After the sweet potatoes have roasted for 30 minutes, carefully add the buffalo-coated chicken and broccoli on top of the sweet potatoes in the casserole dish.
- Bake Chicken and Broccoli: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Add Toppings and Melt Cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and cooked turkey bacon evenly over the top. Place it back in the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese melts beautifully.
- Serve and Garnish: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Add a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired for extra flavor.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon or omit for a lower-fat version.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your spice preference.
- Sweet potato skin can be left on for extra fiber and nutrients or peeled for a smoother texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is safely cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
