Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole
If you’re searching for a cozy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, look no further than Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole. This delightful recipe marries tender chicken, hearty sweet potatoes, and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in zesty buffalo sauce. Not only is it visually appealing with its colorful layers, but it also delivers a nutritious punch, making it a satisfying meal for the whole family. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can quickly assemble this dish and let the oven do the work. This casserole has become a staple at our dinner table, loved by both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 5 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 heads broccoli
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli into small pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, avocado oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Coat sweet potatoes with half of the sauce mixture and spread in a greased casserole dish; roast for 30 minutes.
- Toss chicken and broccoli in the remaining sauce mixture.
- Layer chicken and broccoli over roasted sweet potatoes; bake for another 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add cheese and green onions on top; bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg