Introduction

This Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and spicy buffalo sauce. It’s perfect for a comforting weeknight meal with a little kick.

Four white bowls filled with a colorful mix of roasted broccoli with a slightly charred green and brown texture, orange sweet potato chunks, browned pieces of chicken, and crispy bacon bits. The dish is topped with crumbled white cheese, scattered green onion slices, and drizzled with a creamy white sauce and melted yellow cheddar cheese. To the side, there is a small white bowl of additional chopped green onions and a white jug containing extra creamy white sauce, all placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (about 3 large breasts), cut into cubes
5 medium sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes (skin on or off)
2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
1 cup buffalo sauce (such as New Primal or Franks)
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 dressing (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Step 2: Prepare the chicken, sweet potatoes, and broccoli by cutting them into smaller pieces.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, avocado oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, mixing well.
Step 4: Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss them with half of the buffalo sauce mixture until evenly coated.
Step 5: Spread the sweet potatoes in the prepared casserole dish and roast for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Step 6: While the sweet potatoes roast, add the chicken and broccoli to the remaining buffalo sauce mixture in the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Step 7: After the sweet potatoes have roasted for 30 minutes, add the chicken and broccoli mixture on top of them in the casserole dish.
Step 8: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 9: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onion, and cooked turkey bacon.
Step 10: Bake for 5 more minutes until the cheese melts. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.

Tips & Variations

For a milder flavor, use less buffalo sauce or swap in a milder hot sauce.
Try using cauliflower florets instead of broccoli for a different veggie twist.
Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon or omit for a vegetarian version—consider adding extra cheese or beans for protein.
Leaving the sweet potato skin on adds texture and nutrients, but peeling is fine if preferred.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals, stirring in between. The casserole may lose some crispness when reheated but will remain flavorful.

How to Serve

A clear rectangular glass baking dish filled with a cooked mix of broccoli florets, orange sweet potato cubes, and chunks of white chicken. The dish is topped with shredded orange cheddar cheese and small pieces of cooked reddish-brown bacon scattered unevenly all over. Around the dish, small white bowls hold chopped green onions, bacon pieces, and a light tan sauce, all placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the casserole up to the point of adding cheese and toppings, then refrigerate it. When ready to bake, add the toppings and bake as directed, increasing baking time slightly if baking from cold.

What can I use if I don’t have buffalo sauce?

If buffalo sauce is unavailable, mix hot sauce with melted butter or oil to mimic the flavor. You can also use a spicy barbecue sauce for a different but tasty variation.