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BBQ Chicken Casserole

BBQ Chicken Casserole: Hearty Comfort for Your Family Feast

Enjoy this Whole30 BBQ Chicken Casserole, a hearty comfort food that combines sweet potatoes and savory BBQ chicken for a family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or Butter substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Chicken Mixture
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts or Thighs skinless and boneless; rotisserie chicken optional
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for browning chicken
  • to taste Sea Salt season chicken to taste
  • to taste Pepper season chicken to taste
  • 1 cup Whole30 BBQ Sauce recommended brands include The New Primal and Primal Kitchen Foods
  • 4 slices Bacon preferably sugar-free
For the Garnish & Extra Flavor
  • 1 small Red Onion freshly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • skillet
  • Casserole Dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
  3. Mash the sweet potatoes with ghee or butter until smooth and creamy.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté cubed chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked.
  5. Remove chicken from skillet, cool slightly, then shred. Mix with bacon and BBQ sauce.
  6. Spread mashed sweet potatoes in a casserole dish, layer with chicken mixture, and drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil for last 10 minutes to crisp the top.
  8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, garnish with red onion and cilantro, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Make sure to cool the casserole before storing. Leftovers can last up to 4 days in the fridge or can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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