Description
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is a flavorful and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and broccoli coated in spicy buffalo sauce, then topped with cheddar cheese, green onions, and crispy turkey bacon. Perfect for a comforting dinner with a zesty kick.
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
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon
- Drizzle of ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 casserole dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cut Ingredients: Prepare the chicken by cutting into cubes, chop sweet potatoes into small cubes (with or without skin), and cut 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 well-seasoned spicy sauce.
- Toss Sweet Potatoes: Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl and add half of the buffalo sauce mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat 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 to ensure even browning.
- Coat Chicken and Broccoli: While sweet potatoes roast, add chicken and broccoli to the bowl that held the sweet potatoes, add the remaining buffalo sauce, and toss well to coat.
- Combine and Bake: After 30 minutes, remove the casserole dish and layer the buffalo-coated chicken and broccoli on top of the roasted sweet potatoes. Return to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add Toppings: Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and cooked turkey bacon over the top. Place it back into the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few moments before serving. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired for added 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 a vegetarian alternative.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce for milder or spicier flavor according to your preference.
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli florets but ensure they are thawed and drained if frozen.
- Sweet potato skins add extra fiber but can be peeled if preferred for a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
