Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Boats Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs; 1 whole Onion, Sliced; 1- 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce; 3/4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce; 4 whole Sweet Potatoes; 1 whole Avocado, Peeled, Pitted And Chopped; Sour Cream (optional, For Topping)

Servings: persons

1
Place chicken, onion, BBQ sauce, broth, mustard, garlic and hot sauce in a slow cooker and stir together.
2
Cook on low for about 6 hours.
3
Shred chicken.
4
Ive mentioned before a potato masher works great for this.
5
Taste chicken and add salt or pepper if desired.
6
Also stir in more hot sauce if you want to turn up the spice.
7
Keep warm in the slow cooker until potatoes are done.
8
Scrub sweet potatoes and poke holes in the skin with a fork, about 4 or 5 times.
9
Cooking 2 at a time, place in microwave, cook for 6 minutes, flip over and cook for 6 more minutes.
10
Remove them from the microwave while you cook the other two potatoes.
11
Let potatoes rest for a few minutes prior to serving (or while other batch cooks).
12
Cut open sweet potato, cutting lengthwise.
13
Top with chicken mixture and garnish with avocado and sour cream.

224

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs, 1 whole Onion, Sliced, 1- 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce, 3/4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Boats falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Boats

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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