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Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is a healthy and satisfying dish that’s made using broccoli, onions, bacon, and more. This delicious recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time!
The best potato casserole recipe
I love a good casserole. I couldn’t always say that, as I grew up totally hating the idea of a one-dish meal. My food… touching? Nope!
Thankfully, I eventually got over that and realized just how wonderful casseroles can be. They’re easy, quick, and totally awesome for feeding a bunch of people. Plus, they taste fantastic!
This buffalo chicken sweet potato casserole is no different. Right away, it became a top favorite in my household and will without a doubt be a regular on our kitchen table. It’s sweet but also savory, and it’s without a doubt incredibly filling.
Next time you’re in the mood for a chicken casserole recipe, chicken sweet potato casserole is a must. With a little bit of buffalo sauce, this dish has a nice kick that’s perfect for anyone who likes spiciness, but not overwhelming to those who don’t.
Ingredients needed to make this chicken casserole
Buffalo chicken sweet potato casserole is made with more than just chicken and sweet potatoes. It includes broccoli, cheese, turkey bacon, and a variety of spices and sauces! Here is a list of everything you’ll need:
- Chicken breasts
- Sweet potatoes
- Broccoli
- Buffalo sauce
- Avocado or olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Cheddar cheese
- Green onion
- Turkey bacon
- Ranch
Kitchen tools used to make sweet potato casserole
There aren’t many kitchen tools that are needed to create this dish. In total, you’ll only need a casserole dish, cutting board, chopping knife, and two mixing bowls! A 9×13 casserole dish will work perfectly for this recipe, but any size is doable. At least one of your mixing bowls should be large enough to easily stir and toss ingredients.
As far as ingredient amounts go, it will be helpful to have the following measurement tools: 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup, and 1 tsp.
How to make buffalo chicken sweet potato casserole
This is one of my favorite chicken casserole recipes, and not just because it tastes great! The recipe is foolproof and doesn’t require any extensive prepping. In fact, you’ll only need about 10 minutes! After that, throw it in the oven. In just 50 minutes, you’ll have a warm, delicious, satisfying casserole. This recipe yields 8 servings.
To start making this chicken casserole recipe, preheat the oven to 425F and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
Prepare your chicken, potatoes, and broccoli by cutting them into small, 1 inch pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the buffalo sauce, avocado oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Then, in a large bowl, add your sweet potatoes and half of the buffalo sauce mixture. Toss until well-combined.
Pour the sweet potatoes into the casserole dish and roast for 30 minutes, flipping half way through.
While the potatoes are baking, add the chicken and broccoli to the bowl the sweet potatoes were in. Add the remainder of the buffalo sauce and toss to coat completely.
After the potatoes have baked for 30 minutes, add the broccoli and chicken on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Remove the dish from the oven and top with cheese, green onion, and cooked bacon. Place back in the oven for five more minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Let cool for a few minutes. Finally, add any remaining toppings like ranch or blue cheese, and enjoy!
Casserole cooking tips
To make your casserole the best that it can be, here are a few tips that you may find helpful.
Preparing the chicken breasts
I recommend using about 2 lbs of chicken breasts for this recipe. That will amount to about 3 large breasts. Cut into 1 inch cubes.
Dicing the potatoes
Dice the sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes, and nothing larger. This size will allow the potatoes to cook thoroughly and get nice and crispy! You can leave the skin on or take it off. I personally like to leave it on!
How to store leftover casserole
Any leftover casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you’d like, you can freeze this recipe in an airtight container or freezer bag.
How to make vegetarian-friendly buffalo chicken sweet potato casserole
Making a vegetarian-friendly buffalo chicken casserole is so easy. In this recipe, there are two non-vegetarian ingredients: The chicken and the bacon. You can opt to simply omit these ingredients, or you can use plant-based alternatives.
If you go with the latter and use plant-based chicken, be sure to review the cooking instructions for that specific brand. You most likely will not need to bake it for 25 minutes.
When using plant-based bacon, cook as directed per the brand’s packaging, and sprinkle on top of the fully cooked casserole.
Try these delicious casserole dishes next!
If you loved this buffalo chicken sweet potato casserole, you’re sure to enjoy these options too. They’re satisfying, filling, and simple to prepare!
- Mexican Quinoa Casserole
- Healthier Sweet Potato Casserole (Vegetarian)
- Healthier Apple Sausage Stuffing
Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is a healthy and satisfying dish that’s made using broccoli, onions, bacon, and more. This delicious recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts), cut into cubes.
- 5 medium sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes. You can leave the skin on or take it off.
- 2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets.
- 1 cup buffalo sauce, I used New Primal but Franks would be good here.
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon
- drizzle of ranch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F and grease 9×13 casserole dish.
- Prepare your chicken, potatoes, and broccoli by cutting to smaller pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix together buffalo sauce, avocado oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- In a large bowl, add your sweet potatoes and half of the buffalo sauce mixture. Toss till combined well.
- Pour sweet potatoes into casserole dish and roast for 30 minutes, flipping half way through.
- Add chicken and broccoli to bowl sweet potatoes were in and add remainder of buffalo sauce. Toss to coat completely.
- After 30 minutes is up, add broccoli and chicken to top of sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165F.
- Take out, top with cheese, green onion, and cooked bacon and place back in oven for five more minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Let cool a few moments before serving. Add any remaining toppings like ranch or blue cheese.
Notes
Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for longer.
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Mel B says
Hi there!
Just thought I would help ya out. Your blog post says to make it vegan, you only need to omit the chicken and bacon. Cheese and ranch are not vegan items. You would need to purchase vegan cheese and ranch as well.
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Ingrid says
This is a favorite in my house. I love sweet and spicy. I also love casseroles to make meal prep and storage for the week easy. We’ve also made it veggie friendly by swapping out the chicken for cauliflower and skipping the bacon and it’s equally delicious.
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Erin says
Hi Ingrid, so happy you loved it and made it your own!! 🙂
Susan says
If I don’t like hot sauce, do I just omit it or is there a way I could make a mild sauce???
Erin says
Hi Susan, yes, feel free to omit it or if you buy a more mild sauce, you can use that instead. Let me know how it comes out!!
Rebekah says
This has quickly become one of our weeknight favorites!! Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it’s full of flavor, too. If I’m going to be at work late, my husband feels confident making this casserole, and I get to come home to a healthy and delicious dinner! Thanks Erin!!
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Erin says
Hi Rebekah, so happy you both love it so much! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Alana says
SO GOOD!! This fed like 6 people AND we had some leftover. Such a good, hearty but healthy meal!
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Erin says
Hi Alana, so happy everyone enjoyed it so much!!
Emma J says
So good and will be making again! Next time though I will prepare the chicken and broccoli while the sweet potatos are cooking to save some time!
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Erin says
Hi Emma, so happy you loved it! 🙂
Courtney says
ELW this recipe is killer! Such fun flavor combos! I made it for my lunch meal prep last week. I added zucchini to the casserole and ate it with a little cauliflower rice. My potatoes could’ve been cooked for a touch longer, so that’s my note for next time!
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Erin says
Hi Courtney, so happy you loved it and great idea! Yum!
Jacy says
Hey Erin,
I scrolled through comments so forgive me if I missed someone else asking this question but is the chicken raw in Step 6? I was not sure if you cook the chicken before you cube it or not. It sounds like such a great recipe and I don’t want to overcook the chicken!
Erin says
Hi Jacy, yes the chicken is raw. Let me know how it comes out for you!
Kaitlin says
So so good. Perfect casserole to throw in the oven for a sports night!
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Erin says
Hi Kaitlin, so glad you liked it!!
Courtney says
Soooooo good! I added zucchini and cauliflower rice. Such a great recipe and pretty easy to make!!
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Erin says
Hi Courtney, I am so happy you enjoyed it and great additions!! 🙂
Britney says
Made this the other day and it was amazing! Highly recommend
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Erin says
Hi Britney, I am so happy you loved it!
Jacie says
How much would a serving size be ??
Erin says
Hi Jacie, it is 1 cups worth!
Whitney says
I thought this was so yummy. So did my family besides my 6 year old. I will be opting out the black pepper for him. The 1 tsp was a bit too much. Very wonderful favors.
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Erin says
Hi Whitney, so happy everyone liked it!!
Tova Hershman says
So good! My boyfriend devoured it and requested it again 🙂
Erin says
Hi Tova, so happy you both loved it!!
Chloe Demoes says
AMAZING. I have cooked soooooo many recipes from ELW! This one is definitely on the top of my families list of favorites! We will be adding it to our dinner rotations! Phenomenal idea and full of incredible flavor!
Erin says
Hi Chloe, so happy you and your family love my recipes especially the casserole!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Constance Attilio says
I have been following Erin Lives Whole on IG and this is the first recipe I have made and it was AMAZAZAZING!!!!! Perfect buffalo flavor, everything cooked perfectly, AND ALL IN ONE PAN!!!!! Less dishes, amazing flavor, happy me 🙂 Thanks!!! Can’t wait to try other recipes!
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Erin says
Hi Constance, I am so glad you loved the casserole!! Thanks for your support!
Molly says
I didn’t even add the bacon and this recipe is still a 12/10. Literally a favorite of mine and my hubby’s 😋 😋
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Erin says
Hi Molly, so happy you both enjoyed it!!
Katie Moran says
I never considered sweet potatoes and buffalo sauce until I came across this recipe. What a fantastic combination! This recipe is so versatile too.
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Erin says
Hi Katie, so glad you enjoyed it!!
Kimberly says
so good! I am a bit of a wuss for spice- but trying to still try and love buff wings!!- so I mixed my hot sauce with a tablespoon of butter to mellow it out and was perfect! husband loved it as written- he’s usually a “all your food is great” hubs but has already asked for this again which is rare!
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Erin says
Hi Kimberly, so glad you loved it and tried out the hot sauce!!
Jamie says
10/10!! Love an easy meal that’s delicious!
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Erin says
Hi Jamie, so glad you enjoyed it!
Helaine says
Would this taste okay without bacon?
Erin says
Hi Helaine, yes of course. All personal preference. Let me know how yours comes out!!