Description
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl made in the crockpot is a hearty, comforting meal packed with smoky BBQ flavor, tender chicken, and naturally sweet potatoes. Perfect for easy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Avocado slices (optional)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
1. Lightly grease the crockpot with olive oil or cooking spray.
2. Place diced sweet potatoes at the bottom.
3. Add onions and garlic over the sweet potatoes.
4. Place chicken on top.
5. Mix BBQ sauce, chicken broth, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
6. Pour the sauce over everything evenly.
7. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
8. Add corn and black beans 30 minutes before serving.
9. Shred the chicken using two forks and mix well.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning.
11. Serve warm with toppings like avocado, cilantro, cheese, and lime.
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce for best flavor.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.
- Add extra BBQ sauce if you prefer a saucier bowl.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Customize toppings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg