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BBQ Chicken Casserole

BBQ Chicken Casserole: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

This BBQ Chicken Casserole combines roasted sweet potatoes and tender chicken, creating a gluten-free, Whole30-friendly dish that your family will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Provide natural sweetness and hearty texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or Butter Ghee is Whole30 compliant.
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts or Thighs Use skinless and boneless.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Helps brown chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup Whole30 BBQ Sauce Recommended brands include The New Primal.
  • 4 slices Bacon Ensure it's sugar-free.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can be omitted if preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for BBQ Chicken Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, then cook in boiling water for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  3. Drain sweet potatoes, return them to the pot, add ghee, and mash until smooth.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  5. Shred cooked chicken with two forks and set aside.
  6. Combine shredded chicken with crumbled bacon and ½ cup of BBQ sauce in a bowl, stirring until well coated.
  7. In a greased casserole dish, spread mashed sweet potatoes, top with the chicken mixture and remaining BBQ sauce.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
  9. Let cool slightly, then garnish with chopped red onion and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are tender for the best texture. Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent dryness. Customize with additional veggies if desired.

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