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Overhead view of four buffalo chicken stuffed sweet potatoes drizzled with skinny blue cheese sauce on a lined baking sheet

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Shredded buffalo chicken stuffed into baked sweet potatoes and drizzled with light blue cheese sauce. Under 320 calories and packed with 28 grams of protein per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 7 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 319

Ingredients
  

  • 7 medium sweet potatoes orange flesh, skin on
  • 30 oz skinless boneless chicken breast about 800g
  • 7 tbsp Skinny Blue Cheese dressing or Ranch dressing
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley optional, to serve
  • 2/3 cup Frank's Red Hot Original Sauce Buffalo Sauce base
  • 1 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce use Lea and Perrins for gluten-free
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter olive oil or coconut oil can be substituted
  • 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp cold water

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • large pot
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place sweet potatoes on the sheet and bake for 30 to 60 minutes until the flesh is very tender when pierced with a sharp knife. Timing depends on size and your oven. Turn off the oven and leave potatoes inside to keep warm.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with cold water. Cook on medium-high heat for 30 minutes. Verify internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Drain and transfer to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, shred using two forks.
  3. In a large pot over medium heat, combine Frank's Red Hot, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Add butter and whisk continuously as it melts into the sauce.
  4. Once butter is fully incorporated, stir in cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of cold water. Whisk for about 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly. Turn off heat, add shredded chicken, and toss to coat thoroughly.
  5. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven. Cut each one lengthwise without slicing all the way through so they open like a book. Stuff generously with the buffalo chicken mixture.
  6. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of blue cheese or ranch dressing over each potato. Top with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Sweet potatoes may need up to 60 minutes depending on size and oven. Always test with a knife before removing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze without dressing for up to 3 months. Reheat in oven at 350 degrees F for best texture and add dressing after reheating.
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