Healthy Chicken Parm Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Everyone will love these easy and healthy chicken parm stuffed sweet potatoes! They are saucy, cheesy, and made with rotisserie chicken. The perfect cozy lunch, dinner, and meal prep.

The ultimate stuffed sweet potato recipe

This is my favorite recipe on my blog! These cheesy chicken parm stuffed sweet potato boats are super flavorful, saucy, and high in protein. The filling tastes like a classic chicken parm, but no frying, oil, or breading is needed. It’s absolutely impossible to tell they are healthy – they are that delicious!

Stuffed sweet potatoes are the best cozy dinner. They are easy to make and keep well for meal prep. For this recipe, you only need a handful of simple ingredients like rotisserie chicken, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, garlic, and onion. Plus, you can use sweet potatoes, yams, or russet potatoes.

My family and readers are obsessed with this recipe. It was one of the first recipes I posted on my blog. The pictures were old, so I decided to reshoot them for you to show you how delicious this recipe is!

If you love chicken parmesan, you also have to check out these delicious chicken parm spaghetti squash boats and these stuffed chicken parmesan burgers.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Chicken stuffed sweet potatoes are healthy and high in protein.
• The best classic cheesy chicken parmesan filling.
• They are gluten-free.
• Over 25 grams of protein per sweet potato boat.
• Make them ahead of time for meal prep.
• Use any type of sweet potato, yam, or substitute them for russet potatoes.
• Easily make them vegetarian by substituting the chicken with chickpeas.
• A cozy meal for the Fall and Winter.
• Kids and picky eaters will love them.
• Try these cheesy and saucy chicken parm spaghetti squash boats next!

Ingredients needed

These cheesy chicken parmesan stuffed sweet potatoes call for simple and healthy ingredients. You need your favorite tomato sauce, shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, garlic, and a few other ingredients. Here is a list of everything you need so you are prepared:

• Sweet Potatoes: First up, you’ll need four medium-sized sweet potatoes. We’ll bake them, stuff them, then melt cheese on top.
• Olive Oil: To saute the onion, tomatoes, and garlic.
• Onion: I used yellow onion, but you can also use white or sweet onion. This adds lots of flavor and a nice sharpness to the healthy chicken parm filling.
• Cherry Tomatoes: I love adding fresh cherry tomatoes to brighten up this chicken parmesan filling. It adds natural flavors, sweetness, and texture.
• Garlic: Freshly minced is best! But you can also use frozen minced garlic or pre-minced garlic.
• Chicken: For a lean source of protein. Chicken makes this stuffed sweet potato recipe healthy too. I love using shredded rotisserie chicken breast or shredded baked chicken. However, I will leave instructions below in the recipe card if you want to use uncooked chicken breasts.
• Tomato Sauce: Use your favorite pasta sauce. I love marinara and vodka sauce, but arrabbiata and tomato basil work too!
• Spices: The filling is flavored with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Basil: Fresh basil adds the best flavor to the chicken parm flavor.
• Cheese: You need parmesan and shredded mozzarella to make these delicious chicken parm stuffed sweet potato boats. You can use low-fat or regular mozzarella.

Kitchen tools required

Here is a list of kitchen utensils you will need to make healthy chicken parm stuffed sweet potato boats.

• Rimmed Baking Tray
• Fork
• Cutting Board & Knife
• Large Deep Saute Pan or Cast Iron Skillet
• Measuring Tools: 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1/4 cup, and 1 cup.

How to make healthy chicken parm stuffed sweet potatoes

Chicken parm stuffed sweet potatoes are so easy to make and are perfect for meal prep. Here are detailed step-by-step instructions with pictures for visual reference so any level cook can make them. The full recipe and ingredient measurements are at the bottom of this page in the recipe card.

Step 1:

First, preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2:

Next, wash and dry your sweet potatoes. Then, pierce each potato five times with a fork, place them on the prepared baking sheet, and spray with a bit of olive oil. Bake for 40 – 65 minutes or until they are fork-tender.

Step 3:

With 15 minutes to go, heat a large saute pan with olive oil over medium. (if using raw chicken breast, read notes below) Add onions, cherry tomatoes, and saute for 4 – 5 minutes until soft and caramelized. Add in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4:

After that, add the marinara sauce, salt, pepper, Italian season, basil, and cooked shredded chicken. Stir and let simmer for about 3 – 4 minutes until everything is warm.

Step 5:

Then, remove from heat and stir in the freshly grated parmesan and ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese. Carefully taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.

Step 6:

Once sweet potatoes are done baking, let them cool for 5 – 10 minutes until you can touch them without burning yourself. Cut the sweet potatoes open length-wise (don’t cut all the way to the bottom!). Then, use a fork, open the split and lightly fluff the insides to make space for toppings.

Step 7:

Finally, fill each sweet potato with the chicken parm mixture and evenly sprinkle the rest of the shredded mozzarella on top. Then, place them back in the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Top with fresh basil, and enjoy!

Ingredient substitutions:

Here is a list of the best ingredient substitutions for these chicken stuffed sweet potatoes. I only recommend swapping 1 – 2 ingredients, so the original recipe doesn’t completely change.

• Sweet Potatoes: You can use yams or russet potatoes.
• Fresh Garlic Cloves: You can use 1 – 1.5 teaspoons of garlic powder.
• Yellow Onion: You can use white onion, sweet onion, shallots (use about 4), or red onion.
• Cherry Tomatoes: You can use diced Roma tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or vine tomatoes.
• Shredded Mozerella: You can use shredded cheddar or your favorite type of cheese. Mozerella is classic to chicken parmesan, so the taste may change if you substitute it with a sharply flavored cheese.
• Italian Seasoning: Replace the Italian seasoning with 1 teaspoon of oregano.
• Fresh Basil: You can substitute 1/4 cup of fresh basil with 1 – 2 teaspoons of dried basil.
• Rotisserie Chicken: You can use leftover grilled chicken, oven-baked chicken, air fryer chicken, or I left instructions in the section above on how to cook raw chicken breast.

What to serve with stuffed potatoes

Stuffed potatoes go very well with a fresh, simple side salad or roasted vegetables. I love this kale crunch salad, strawberry goat cheese salad, and this greek spinach salad. Some of my favorite vegetable sides are this air fryer broccoli & cauliflower, crispy parmesan zucchini, and these honey sriracha brussel sprouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use raw chicken breast?

Yes! Here are directions for using raw chicken breast instead of rotisserie chicken.

1. Cut up 2 chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces.
2. Add them to the heated pan in step #3 before the onions.
3. Cook for 6 – 7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
4. Add in the onions and continue with the recipe.

Can I use ground chicken?

You can certainly use ground chicken if you don’t have rotisserie chicken or chicken breast. I love 93% lean, but 99% lean works too. Add the raw ground chicken after step #3 once the onions are cooked down. Remember to break the ground chicken up with a spatula and cook it for 4 – 5 minutes until no longer pink. Then continue with step #4.

What can I use instead of sweet potatoes?

You can also use russet potatoes, Japanese sweet potatoes, white flesh sweet potatoes, or yams.

What can I use instead of chicken?

You can use ground turkey or if you are vegetarian, you can use one can of chickpeas or white beans. Remember to rinse, wash, and dry the canned chickpeas. Add them in during step #4.

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Absolutely! Replace the chicken with one 15-ounce can of chickpeas. Add them in during step #4. Remember to rinse, wash, and dry the canned chickpeas.

Are stuffed sweet potatoes gluten-free?

Yes, these stuffed sweet potatoes are 100% gluten-free.

Do sweet potatoes go bad?

Yes, sweet potatoes can go bad. They typically last for 2 weeks. You can tell a sweet potato has gone bad when it is mushy and liquid oozing from it. Sweet potatoes will also develop patches of mold and sprouts if they are spoiled.

Can you freeze baked potatoes?

Yes! Bake the potatoes as directed in step #2. Then, let them completely cool and wrap each potato in foil. Store them in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze them for up to 3 months. I recommend storing the filling separately.

How to store and reheat leftovers:

Storing: Store leftover stuffed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 – 5 days.

Freezing: For best results, reheat in the oven or toaster oven at 350°F for 5 – 10 minutes until warm. You can also reheat in the microwave for 1 – 4 minutes until warm.

If you love this recipe, try these next!

• Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
• Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna
• Mexican Turkey Kale Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
• Healthy Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Burgers
• Taco Stuffed Sweet Potato Boats

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