Description
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes recipe is an easy, flavorful, and protein-packed one-pot meal that requires only 5 simple ingredients and minimal prep. Chicken and whole sweet potatoes cook together in a slow cooker, infused with spicy buffalo sauce and a touch of butter, resulting in a tender, satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken
- 1/2 cup red hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
- 1 1/3 tablespoon butter
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Sweet Potatoes and Garnish
- 4 small whole scrubbed sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion
- 1 teaspoon melted butter (for rubbing on sweet potatoes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Drizzle with ¼ cup of the hot sauce and toss gently to coat the chicken evenly. Dot the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of sea salt to enhance flavor.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Rub 1 teaspoon of melted butter onto the skin of each scrubbed whole sweet potato to help with flavor and texture during cooking.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Arrange the butter-rubbed whole sweet potatoes evenly on top of the coated chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring they are nestled securely so they cook through evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup hot sauce with ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon lime juice to create a cooling, creamy buffalo sauce.
- Serve: Once cooked, plate a sweet potato and a portion of the buffalo chicken. Drizzle with the prepared creamy buffalo sauce and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion for a fresh finish.
Notes
- This recipe cooks completely in the slow cooker, making it a convenient one-pot meal with minimal prep time.
- There is no need for chopping except for optional garnish, making it ideal for quick meal prep.
- Use skinless chicken breasts or thighs based on your preference; thighs tend to be juicier, breasts leaner.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to your preferred spice level.
- The Greek yogurt sauce adds creaminess and balances the heat from the buffalo sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 705 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 156 mg
