Description
A flavorful Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole combining tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and broccoli tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with cheddar cheese, green onions, and turkey bacon for a hearty and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts), cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
Vegetables
- 5 medium sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes (skin on or off)
- 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (such as New Primal or Franks)
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Extras
- Drizzle of ranch dressing (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prepare for roasting.
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, and broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Mix Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, combine buffalo sauce, avocado oil (or olive oil), salt, pepper, and garlic powder, mixing well to create the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Toss Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato cubes in a large bowl and toss with half of the buffalo sauce mixture until they are well coated.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the coated sweet potatoes evenly in the prepared casserole dish and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Chicken and Broccoli: While the sweet potatoes roast, add the chicken cubes and broccoli florets to the empty sweet potato bowl and toss them with the remaining buffalo sauce mixture until fully coated.
- Add Chicken and Broccoli: After the initial 30 minutes, remove the casserole dish from the oven and evenly layer the buffalo-coated chicken and broccoli over the roasted sweet potatoes.
- Bake Together: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add Toppings: Remove the casserole and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and cooked turkey bacon on top.
- Melt Cheese: Place the casserole back in the oven for 5 more minutes until the cheese has melted completely.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few moments before serving. Add a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Sweet potato skins can be left on to add extra fiber and nutrients.
- Use turkey bacon for a leaner option or substitute with regular bacon if preferred.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with additional ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic buffalo flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
