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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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Kelly says
This was the perfect comfort food on a cold winter’s night! My husband is a very picky eater and hesitant about trying new dishes. This smelled so good while baking in the oven and tasted even better! This got such rave reviews that it has been added to our go-to recipe list. As delicious as it was easy to throw together!
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Erin says
Hi Kelly, so glad you both loved it so much!! 🙂
Morgan S. says
I added peppers, onions, and jalapenos and it was delicious. We also had a ton of liquid on the bottom, but didn’t bother us!
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Erin says
Hi Morgan, so glad you liked it and made it your own!!
Sandra says
This was extremely easy a superbly delicious!!!! I would give it 10 stars!!!! Husband is not a fan of sweet potatoes and absolutely loved it!!!!
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Erin says
Hi Sandra, so happy you both loved it so much! 🙂
Dana Malarney says
This recipe is amazing!! Do you happen to know what the actual serving size is for the macros you provided? Thank you!
Erin says
Hi Dana, thank you and 1 cups worth!
Marissa says
Amazing!! Made it last night, and our favorite part was the broccoli! I think we added some hot honey to the sweet potatoes as well. Next time we make it we may double the broccoli and may even try subbing the chicken for cauliflower to make it veg. Will let you know how that goes!
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Erin says
Hi Marissa, so glad you loved it and made it your own!!
Lisa says
This is excellent! It’s easy to make and delicious!! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.
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Erin says
Hi Lisa, so happy you loved it! 🙂
Sydney says
This dish is SO unexpectedly good. It’s easy and so flavorful. It’s sweet with a little heat, it’s soft but also crunchy. It’s great for leftovers. It’s a weirdly perfect dish, that I crave all the time!
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Erin says
Hi Sydney, so glad you loved it!!
Emily says
Definitely a good one! I used frozen broccoli and cauliflower, as well as chicken sausage (wanted to use up the freezer)… Still turned out great!
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Erin says
Hi Emily, so glad you loved it! 🙂
Mel Strunk says
This is the most delicious meal ever!! I make it regularly and follow Erin’s recipe exact. Thanks Erin for creating a meal that my husband and kids love as well!
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Erin says
Hi Mel, so happy you all loved it! 🙂
Mandy says
Have made this recipe several times now and it is SO good!
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Erin says
Hi Mandy, so happy you loved it!!
Michelle Diaz says
This casserole is so good. I did make it healthier. I did not use avocado oil and didn’t put cheese on the whole casserole but did put it on individual.
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Erin says
Hi Michelle, I am thrilled you enjoyed it and made it your own!!
Michelle says
This casserole is so good. I did make it healthier. I did not use avocado oil and didn’t put cheese on the whole casserole but did put it on individual.
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Erin says
Hi Michelle, I am so glad you loved it and made it your own!!
Katie says
I made this for my boyfriend and his friend and they all loved it and filled them as well with some left over!! Will be keeping this recipe! Super delicious!
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Erin says
Hi Katie, so happy they all loved it!!
Teri says
Love it! I mixed red and sweet potatoes and added carrots for a veggie boost. Adjusted the measurements for extra sauce. Sooo good!
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Erin says
Hi Teri, I am so glad you enjoyed it and made it your own! Great ideas!
Hannah Rockecharlie says
Erin! I’m obsessed. This was so easy to make and I feel so good about the veggies and protein combo…AND am full after a serving. Best meal prep meal ever (alongside your Buffalo chicken cauliflower recipe)! 😉
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Erin says
Hi Hannah, I am so happy you loved it so much!!
Aly says
The BEST easy dinner. This is on a regular rotation at our house. My husband absolutely loves it!
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Erin says
Hi Aly, so happy you both enjoy it!!
Jordan says
Absolutely delicious, for me it was a total comfort food I never knew I needed!
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Erin says
Hi Jordan, I am so glad you loved the casserole!!
Kelsey says
Fantastic recipe!!! Everyone enjoyed it and hubby asked to print it for the recipe binder (he wants again). Proceed with caution adding extra Buffalo sauce-it’s got plenty of kick with 1 cup:)
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Erin says
Hi Kelsey, so glad you both loved it so much!!
Amanda says
SO GOOD!! Tastes great and is filling without making you feel stuffed. Definitely will make again!
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Erin says
Hi Amanda, so happy you enjoyed it!!
Amanda says
Huge fan! I’ve had sweet potato in many different dishes but never thought about a Buffalo dish. So good! It’s a regular for us now.
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Erin says
Hi Amanda, so glad you loved it! Thanks for sharing!!