Sweet Potatoes Done Right
Roasted Stuffed and Seriously Simple
When in doubt, stuff a sweet potato.
Sweet potatoes are one of those easy, comforting staples that quietly show up and make dinner work. And when you roast them just right? Magic.
This meal—BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes with a quick veggie sauté on the side—looks fancy, but it’s 100% doable on a weeknight. Especially if you’ve roasted your sweet potatoes ahead of time (or just happen to be home for a bit—more on that below).
How I Roast Whole Sweet Potatoes (The Lazy-Genius Way)
I roast mine whole, skin-on, in a Dutch oven. Here's how:
Give them a quick scrub, then rub each one with olive oil and sea salt.
Place them in a covered Dutch oven and roast at 425°F for about 90 minutes. Yep, it’s a long roast—but the payoff is ultra-soft, caramelized, and slightly crisp-skinned potatoes.
Pro tip: This method works best when you’re actually home for a stretch. Not a last-minute dinner move, but great for slow weekend meal prep or afternoons when you're around the house.
Bonus? Your kitchen will smell amazing.
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: The Non-Recipe
Once you’ve got your sweet potatoes roasted, it’s easy from there:
Open up a potato and give it a gentle fluff
Top with cooked chicken (rotisserie, grilled, leftover, whatever you’ve got), chopped and tossed in your favorite BBQ sauce.
Add a side of roasted veggies or a quick slaw
Optional: top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of cheddar, some chopped green onion, avocado or all of the above.
Sweet Potato = The Weeknight MVP
Once you start roasting sweet potatoes this way, you’ll want to keep a couple on hand at all times. Use them as:
A base for taco toppings, leftover chili, or a even scrambled eggs
A side dish with a little coconut oil and honey
A meal prep power move: roast once, eat all week.
