Description
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe combines tender, spicy buffalo chicken with naturally sweet, oven-baked sweet potatoes for a flavorful and hearty meal. The slow cooker method makes it an easy, hands-off dish perfect for busy days, featuring a creamy buffalo yogurt sauce and fresh chives for garnish.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken
- ½ cup red hot sauce, such as Frank’s Red Hot
- 1â…“ tablespoons butter
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 small whole scrubbed sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon melted butter (for rubbing on sweet potatoes)
Buffalo Yogurt Sauce
- ¼ cup red hot sauce
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Drizzle with ¼ cup of the hot sauce and toss gently to coat the chicken evenly. Dot the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon sea salt to enhance flavor.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Rub 1 teaspoon of melted butter onto the skin of each scrubbed whole sweet potato to help with flavor and texture during cooking.
- Arrange in Slow Cooker: Arrange the butter-rubbed whole sweet potatoes evenly on top of the coated chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring they are nestled securely so they cook through evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Make Creamy Buffalo Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup hot sauce with ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon lime juice to create a cooling, creamy buffalo sauce.
- Serve: Once cooked, plate a sweet potato and a portion of the buffalo chicken. Drizzle with the prepared creamy buffalo sauce and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Use a fork to check the tenderness of sweet potatoes before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based alternative.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
