Get the Recipe: Whole30 BBQ Chicken Casserole
This Whole30 BBQ Chicken Casserole is hearty, flavorful and a family favorite! In addition, this easy dinner recipe is great for both kids and adults. These flavors are classic!
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter, or coconut oil
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- pinch sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Whole30 BBQ sauce
- 4 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- cilantro, optional garnish
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Next, peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Add sweet potatoes to a large pot of water. Boil for 20 to 25 minutes or until fork tender.
- Remove sweet potatoes from pot and drain completely.
- Then, add sweet potatoes and ghee to a mixing bowl. Mash together.
- Cube chicken into 1 inch pieces. Add chicken and olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Then, remove from heat.
- Next, shred chicken with two forks. In a bowl, combine chicken, crumbled bacon, and 1/2 cup of the BBQ sauce. Stir to combine.
- Then, spread mashed sweet potatoes along the bottom of a casserole dish. Top with chicken mixture. Spread remaining BBQ sauce on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until top is starting to turn golden.
- Finally, remove from oven. Top with red onion and cilantro if desired.
Calories: 438kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 110mg, Sodium: 973mg, Potassium: 1122mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 16238IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 68mg, Iron: 2mg