BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet brings together smoky barbecue chicken, tender roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, and plenty of melted cheese in one cozy pan. The sweet potatoes roast first so their edges can brown while the centers turn soft, then everything finishes together under a bubbly cheddar-mozzarella topping.

It’s the kind of dinner that feels hearty without being complicated. Using cooked chicken keeps prep simple, while smoked paprika, garlic, and onion seasoning add depth without competing with the BBQ sauce. Thinly sliced red onion adds just enough bite to balance the sweet and savory flavors.

Serve it straight from the skillet for an easy weeknight dinner, or portion leftovers for lunch the next day. The combination is comforting, colorful, and satisfying, with a little of everything in every scoop.

Recipe Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 ½ lb total), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
¾ cup BBQ sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Roast the sweet potatoes:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until fork-tender and lightly browned. Add a few extra minutes if needed.

2. Prepare the BBQ chicken:
Meanwhile, combine chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl. Stir until evenly coated and set aside.

3. Add onions and chicken:
Remove the skillet from the oven. Scatter red onion over the roasted sweet potatoes, then evenly spoon BBQ chicken across the skillet.

4. Add cheese topping:
Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the mixture. Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is hot throughout.

5. Garnish and serve:
Finally, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm directly from the skillet.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

• Cut the sweet potatoes evenly: Keep the cubes around ½ inch so they become tender during the initial roasting time. If they aren’t easily pierced with a fork after 25 minutes, roast them a little longer before adding the chicken.
• Use a thick BBQ sauce: A thicker sauce coats the chicken without making the skillet watery. Choose one you already enjoy since its flavor comes through clearly.
• Broil carefully for extra color: If your skillet is broiler-safe, broil for 1–2 minutes after baking for a few golden spots on the cheese. Watch closely because the sugars in BBQ sauce can darken quickly.