Stuffed Sweet Potatoes in the Crockpot

The Stuffed Sweet Potatoes in the Crockpot recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish, perfect for a hearty dinner or a make-ahead meal. This recipe offers two flavor combinations – honey barbecue and buffalo – to suit different tastes.

The chicken is slow-cooked in a crockpot for a tender and juicy filling, while the sweet potatoes are baked to perfection. Topped with melted cheese, these stuffed sweet potatoes are a hit at any dinner table.

Ingredients:

Chicken:

• Chicken Breasts: This recipe uses two and a half chicken breasts. You can also use chicken thighs if you prefer.
• Garlic Powder: A teaspoon of garlic powder is added for flavor.
• Black Pepper: Half a teaspoon of black pepper is used to spice up the chicken.
• Kosher Salt: A teaspoon is used to season the chicken.
• Low Sodium Chicken Broth: Half to two-thirds of a cup of chicken broth is used to keep the chicken moist while it cooks in the crock pot.

Sweet Potatoes:

• Sweet Potatoes: Three medium sweet potatoes are used in this recipe. They are washed, dried, and drizzled with olive oil before being cooked.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A little bit of extra virgin olive oil is used to drizzle on the skins of the sweet potatoes before they are cooked.

Chicken Flavorings:

• Honey Barbecue Sauce: This is used to flavor the chicken for one of the sweet potatoes.
• Buffalo Sauce: This is used to flavor the chicken for the other sweet potato.

Toppings:

• Ranch or Blue Cheese: These are used as toppings for sweet potatoes. Sour cream or ranch dip can also be used.
• Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese: These cheeses are sprinkled on top of the sweet potatoes before they are back in the oven.

Optional Flavor Combinations:

• Taco Seasoning: This can flavor ground beef or chicken for a taco version of the stuffed sweet potatoes.
• Italian Dressing or Teriyaki Sauce: These can be used to flavor the chicken for different variations of the stuffed sweet potatoes.
• Turkey or Regular Meatballs: These can be used for an Italian version of the stuffed sweet potatoes.

Making The Stuffed Potatoes in the Crockpot

Preparing the Chicken:

Start by placing the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Season them with garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Add the chicken broth, then cover and cook on low for five to six hours.

Preparing the Sweet Potatoes:

Start cooking the sweet potatoes about three hours before the chicken is done. After washing and drying them, drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on the skins. Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour.

Shredding the Chicken:

Once the chicken is fully cooked, shred it using a hand mixer or a KitchenAid mixer. Be careful not to splash the liquid in the crockpot.

Flavoring the Chicken:

Separate the shredded chicken into two bowls. Add buffalo sauce to one bowl and honey barbecue sauce to the other. Mix well to ensure all the chicken is flavored.

Stuffing the Sweet Potatoes:

Once the sweet potatoes have cooled, slice them down the middle and separate them. Fill them with the flavored chicken and sprinkle some cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Baking the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:

Place the stuffed sweet potatoes back in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Optional Step: Freezing for Later:

If you want to make these in advance, you can prepare the stuffed sweet potatoes up to the point of baking them, then cover and freeze them. When you’re ready to eat, bake them as instructed above.

Serving the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:

Serve the stuffed sweet potatoes hot with ranch, blue cheese, sour cream, or ranch dip. A side salad also pairs well with this dish.

And that’s it! Enjoy your stuffed sweet potatoes.

Tips and Variations:

1. Use Different Proteins: If you’re not a fan of chicken, you can use other proteins like beef, turkey, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.
2. Experiment with Seasonings: Feel free to play around with the seasonings. You can try using adobo seasoning, Italian dressing, or teriyaki sauce for different flavor profiles.
3. Try Other Potatoes: While sweet potatoes are used in this recipe, you can also use yellow or russet potatoes for a different taste and texture.
4. Vary Your Toppings: Apart from the ranch, blue cheese, and cheddar and mozzarella cheese suggested in the recipe, you can also try other toppings like sour cream, chopped green onions, bacon bits, or even a sprinkle of chili flakes for some heat.
5. Make Ahead and Freeze: This recipe is great for meal prep. You can make a batch of these stuffed potatoes, let them cool, and then freeze them. When you’re ready to eat, just pop them in the oven.
6. Use a Mixer to Shred the Chicken: To make shredding the chicken easier and quicker, you can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer. Just be careful not to splash the liquid in the crockpot.
7. Cook Extra Chicken: If you’re planning to make this recipe, consider cooking extra chicken. You can use the leftover chicken for other meals throughout the week, saving you time on cooking.
8. Other Flavor Combinations: For a different twist, try a taco version with ground beef or chicken with taco seasoning and cheese. Or go Italian with chopped up turkey meatballs, cheese, and sauce on top.

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes in the Crockpot
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