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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Tender buffalo-sauced chicken stuffed into roasted sweet potatoes with a creamy ranch seasoning-cream cheese mixture. A zesty, protein-rich one-pot meal balanced by the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. Perfect for minimal-effort weeknight dinners or game day.

  • Total Time: 510
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buffalo sauce (adjust for heat)
4 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup ranch seasoning mix
4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
Optional toppings: celery, carrots, blue cheese crumbles, green onions

Instructions

Pierce sweet potato skins with a fork
Place chicken and buffalo sauce in slow cooker
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
Shred chicken with two forks in slow cooker
Mash cream cheese until smooth, stir in ranch seasoning
Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes until tender
Slip skin off sweet potatoes (they should already be cooked and soft)
Spoon buffalo chicken into cooled sweet potato shells
Top with ranch-cream cheese mixture and optional garnishes

Notes

Use a gluten-free buffalo sauce for dietary restrictions
Substitute turkey breast for leaner protein
Add cooked quinoa or rice to create a heartier filling
For more moisture, include a splash of chicken broth

  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 480
  • Category: Cozy Chicken
  • Method: Slow Cooking & Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg