Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes | Easy Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready to turn a humble sweet potato into a bold, comforting, and crowd-pleasing dinner? 🍠🔥

Some weeknight meals surprise you—not because they’re complicated, but because they bring together flavors that just work. Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are exactly that kind of recipe. Sweet, tender potatoes fresh from the oven meet spicy, saucy buffalo chicken and a creamy drizzle that cools everything down just enough. It’s cozy, exciting, and incredibly satisfying.

This dish is rooted in practical home cooking. Baked sweet potatoes have long been a reliable, nourishing staple—simple, affordable, and filling. Buffalo chicken, with its tangy heat and rich sauce, brings a modern, playful twist that wakes everything up. Together, they create a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, soft and saucy, comforting and bold.

What makes this recipe especially wonderful for family dinners is how customizable it is. You can make it mild or spicy, creamy or light, loaded or simple. Everyone gets their own stuffed potato, warm and hearty, which makes it feel special even on a busy night. And because most of the cooking happens in the oven, it’s easy to manage without stress.

Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, planning a casual dinner with friends, or just want something fun and filling, these stuffed sweet potatoes deliver big flavor with very little effort. Let’s get cooking. ❤️

Ingredients

For the Baked Sweet Potatoes:

• 4 medium sweet potatoes 🍠
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works beautifully) 🍗
• ⅓ cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika

Optional Toppings:

• Ranch or blue cheese dressing 🥣
• Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese 🧀
• Green onions, sliced 🌿
• Crumbled blue cheese
• Celery slices for crunch

Directions

1. Bake the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes well, then pat them dry. Rub each potato lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them directly on the oven rack or on a lined baking sheet.

Bake for 40–50 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the potatoes are very tender and a knife slides in easily. Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.

2. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken
While the potatoes bake, place the shredded chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Add buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir gently until the chicken is heated through and evenly coated in the sauce. Keep warm on low heat. 🔥

3. Open and Fluff
Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them lengthwise down the center. Gently fluff the insides with a fork to create space for the filling, being careful not to tear the skins.

4. Stuff Generously
Spoon the warm buffalo chicken mixture into each sweet potato, piling it high so every bite is flavorful and satisfying.

5. Add Toppings
Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and finish with green onions or crumbled blue cheese if desired. The contrast of creamy and spicy is what makes this dish shine. ✨

6. Serve Warm
Serve immediately while everything is hot and comforting. These stuffed sweet potatoes are hearty enough to stand alone or can be paired with a simple side salad for a complete meal. 🍽️

Notes

• For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of ranch dressing.
• Leftover buffalo chicken works perfectly here.
• Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken for buffalo cauliflower or chickpeas.
• Sweet potatoes can be baked ahead and reheated for even faster dinners.

Nutritional Information

⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🔥 Cooking Time: 45 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 55 minutes
⚡ Calories per serving: ~480 | 🍽️ Servings: 4

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Bon appétit and happy cooking!