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    Published: Sep 23, 2021 by Lilian Vallezi · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Chicken and Sweet Potato casserole

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    If comfort food is calling your name, I have the perfect recipe for you. This delicious shredded chicken and sweet potato casserole has the perfect flavor combination that will make you come back for more.

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    chicken and sweet potato casserole topped with cheese and parsley

    This recipe is so delicious and so easy to make!

    For the shredded chicken, you can use any leftovers that you have in your fridge, buy a rotisserie chicken, or cook it fresh. Whatever you decide, the casserole will be equally delicious, being the first 2 options only faster and easier.

    As for the sweet potatoes, you can buy them fresh and cut them into cubes, or if you want to save some time, you can buy them pre-cut.

    sweet potatoes with barbecue shredded chicken and cheese on a plate with fork and knife

    Ingredients and substitutions

    • Chicken breasts: I used chicken breasts because they're lean, easy to find, and easy to shred, but if you'd like, you could use chicken thighs. They are delicious and super moist.
    • Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are not just delicious but also super nutritious. The "Medical News Today" website has a great article about its nutritional value and health benefits. In case you don't have sweet potatoes, you can use the regular ones.
    • Barbecue sauce: Store-bought or homemade can be used, so choose your favorite.
    • Cheese: I like mozzarella in this recipe, but you could use another cheese of your choice. If you shred it yourself instead of buying pre-shredded, it'll melt better.
    • Bacon: It's optional, but it gives the dish a special touch. If you are controlling your calories, you can omit it. 
    • Olive oil/honey/salt/pepper/cumin/ smoked paprika/garlic powder: These are my 'go-to' ingredients to dress up my sweet potatoes. If you don't have smoked paprika you can use the regular one, but I really recommend having it in your kitchen. The flavor is amazing!

    Shredded Chicken

    If you don't already have shredded chicken in your fridge, you can cook it yourself.

    All you have to do is cook 2 lbs (approx. 1 kg) of chicken breasts in a skillet or pressure cooker, making sure to season them well with your favorite spices.

    I like doubling the amount of chicken, so I can have leftovers to use in other recipes.

    Here's how you can make shredded chicken breasts:

    Ingredients:

    • 2 lbs (1 kg) of chicken breasts;
    • (1tsp) Seasoned salt, (½ tsp) onion powder, (½ tsp) smoked paprika, (½ tsp) cumin and (¼ tsp) garlic powder;
    • ½ cup of water or low-sodium chicken broth.

    Place everything in the pressure cooker (I use an Instant Pot), and cook on high pressure for about 15 minutes. Let it naturally release the pressure for about 10 minutes, and then turn the valve to manually release the pressure that is left.

    I love using my handheld mixer to shred the chicken! It's super easy and fast. It saves me a lot of time and effort. 

    5 raw, seasoned chicken breasts in a Instant Pot
    2 lbs of seasoned chicken breasts (The photo shows more than 2 lbs because I wanted leftovers). Cook for 15 minutes on high pressure.
    chicken breasts being shredded with a handheld mixer inside the instant pot
    After cooking, shred the chicken using a mixer or 2 forks.

    chicken and sweet potato casserole, missing a piece, with a smiley wooden spoon on top

    How to make

    Making this chicken and sweet potato casserole is very easy. Here are some pictures to help you visualize the steps.

    cutting sweet potatoes into small cubes
    Cut the sweet potatoes into small uniform cubes
    seasoned and cubed sweet potatoes in a baking dish
    Drizzle olive oil, honey and season with spices
    baked seasoned and cubed sweet potatoes
    Bake covered with foil until tender (about 18 min.). Remove foil and broil until golden brown
    shredded chicken with barbecue sauce inside instant pot
    Add barbecue sauce to shredded chicken
    barbecue shredded chicken with bacon on top inside instant pot
    Add fried bacon and mix until it's all combined (optional)
    chicken and sweet potato casserole topped with cheese
    Spoon chicken mixture over potatoes and top with cheese. Heat it in the oven until cheese is melted

    Tips

    • Make sure to cut the sweet potatoes into small uniform cubes, so they can cook faster and at the same rate.
    • Add more barbecue sauce if you'd like it to be more creamy or with a more intense flavor.
    • You can keep leftovers for about 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
    • You can freeze this casserole and keep it for up to 3 months.
    chicken and sweet potato casserole topped with cheese and parsley, with a wooden spoon on the side

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    Chicken and Sweet Potato Casserole

    This amazing chicken and sweet potato casserole has such a delicious combination of flavors! It's comfort food made easy for you.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: casserole, Chicken, sweet potato
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 498kcal
    Author: Lilian Vallezi
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    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs shredded chicken ~900g
    • 1 cup barbecue sauce (or a little more if you'd like)
    • 16 oz yams cut into cubes ~500g
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgem olive oil
    • ½ tablespoon honey
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • salt and pepper (to taste)
    • 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella is a good option)
    • 6 oz bacon (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC)
    • Cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes and trasnfer them to a 11"x7" (30x20cm) baking dish.
    • Add olive oil, honey, salt, and spices to the sweet potatoes and toss to coat them evenly. Bake them covered with aluminum foil until tender (about 18 minutes). Remove foil and broil until golden brown (about 5 more minutes).
    • While the potatoes are cooking, add the barbecue sauce to the shredded chicken and mix everything until evenly coated. If using bacon, you can fry it on a skillet now and add it to the chicken.
    • Once Potatoes are ready, evenly distribute the shredded chicken mixture over the potatoes, sprinkle the cheese on top and bake it at 350ºF (180ºC) for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

    Notes

    If you don't have shredded chicken on hand, you can follow the "Shredded chicken" section in this post.
    Bacon is optional, but it does add a nice touch.

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    Nutrition Estimate:

    Calories: 498kcal

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    All nutritional information above is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Nutritional content may vary according to brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, substitutions, optional ingredients, etc. Simple Living Recipes is not responsible for any miscalculation or misinformation in the nutrition label.

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