Description
A one-pan American comfort dish combining smoky BBQ chicken with sweet roasted sweet potatoes, dairy-free or cheddar cheese, and seasonal corn. Quick, flavorful, and family-friendly for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups cooked chicken (grilled or fully cooked, shredded)
¼–½ cup pork-free BBQ sauce
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (regular or dairy-free)
1–2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in oven-safe skillet
Sear sweet potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and paprika
Roast 15–20 minutes until browned
Add diced onion, cook 2–3 minutes
Fold in chicken and BBQ sauce
Stir in corn and cheese
Simmer 5 minutes, then transfer to oven
Bake uncovered 8–10 minutes until golden
Serve on a platter or cafeteria-style bowls
Notes
Use golden/purple sweet potatoes for color
Canned corn adds slight saltiness
Garlic-infused corn enhances flavor
Optional: Add mixed peppers or tomatoes
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about ¾ inch of skillet layer)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg