High-Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Greek Yogurt Ranch
These stuffed sweet potatoes combine smoky baked sweet potatoes with fiery buffalo chicken and protein-rich quinoa for a balanced meal. Topped with cool Greek yogurt ranch and fresh chives, it’s a macro-friendly twist on game-day flavors. Ready in 35 minutes with just 6 core ingredients!
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (scrubbed)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave 8-10 minutes until tender, or bake 45 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, quinoa, and buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Split cooked sweet potatoes open and fluff insides with a fork.
- Stuff each potato generously with buffalo chicken mixture.
- Combine Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning in a small bowl.
- Drizzle yogurt ranch over stuffed potatoes.
- Top with blue cheese (if using) and chives.
- Broil 2-3 minutes until edges are crispy (optional).
Chef's Note
Swap ranch seasoning with 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, and dill for a cleaner version.
Make-Ahead Tips
Store stuffed potatoes (without toppings) in airtight containers for 3 days. Reheat at 350°F before serving.
Substitutions
Cottage cheese replaces Greek yogurt, turkey/chickpeas instead of chicken, omit cheese for dairy-free.
Tags:
Main Dishes