Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful twist on classic comfort food, merging spicy buffalo flavors with the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes and vibrant broccoli. This hearty dish not only packs a punch in flavor but also provides essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or meal prep for busy weeks. With a golden layer of melted cheese and an easy-to-follow recipe, you can create a comforting masterpiece that will bring smiles to the dinner table. Get ready to enjoy every mouthwatering bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Toss sweet potato cubes with half of the buffalo sauce mixture and spread evenly in the prepared dish. Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken and broccoli with the remaining buffalo sauce mixture. Toss to coat.
- Layer the chicken and broccoli mixture over the roasted sweet potatoes in the casserole dish.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and return to oven for about 5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg