Description
This Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is a flavorful and hearty dish combining tender chicken breasts, roasted sweet potatoes, and broccoli, all tossed in a zesty buffalo sauce. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, green onions, and turkey bacon, it’s a perfect balance of spice and comfort that’s easy to prepare and bake to perfection in one casserole dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Veggies
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts), cut into cubes
- 5 medium sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes (skin optional)
- 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
Sauces & Seasonings
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (such as New Primal or Frank’s)
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- Drizzle of ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, and broccoli into smaller, bite-sized pieces for even cooking and easier serving.
- Mix Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, avocado or olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to create a flavorful sauce mixture.
- Toss Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato cubes in a large bowl and mix with half of the buffalo sauce mixture. Ensure the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the coated sweet potatoes in the prepared casserole dish and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through to brown all sides evenly.
- Coat Chicken and Broccoli: While the sweet potatoes roast, add the cubed chicken and broccoli florets to the remaining buffalo sauce in the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Add Chicken and Broccoli: After the initial 30 minutes of roasting, layer the buffalo-coated chicken and broccoli over the roasted sweet potatoes in the casserole dish.
- Bake Until Cooked: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Add Toppings: Remove the dish briefly from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and cooked turkey bacon evenly over the casserole. Then, return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few moments before serving. Optionally, drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- You can leave the sweet potato skin on for extra nutrients or peel them if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Use turkey bacon as a leaner alternative to traditional bacon.
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is fully cooked.
- This casserole stores well and can be reheated for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, sweet potato casserole, keto friendly, spicy chicken bake, healthy casserole, buffalo sauce, chicken dinner
