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Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato

July 30, 2026 by dinnertonight

Looking for a quick, budget-friendly meal?  Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes combine lean protein, fiber-rich sweet potatoes, and bold buffalo flavor for a satisfying recipe that’s perfect for busy college students. 


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Ingredients
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 2.5 ounces canned chicken drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon green onions chopped
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Instructions
  1. Clean and wipe your area.
  2. Wash and scrub sweet potato under cool running water.
  3. Poke holes in the sweet potato to let the steam escape.
  4. Wrap sweet potato on a damp paper towel and microwave for 3 minutes.
  5. Turn potato over and hole additional holes. Wrap up in the damp paper towel.
  6. Microwave for 2 additional minutes.
  7. Check with a fork that the potato is soft and fluffy.
  8. Microwave for 2 additional minutes if the potato is hard to poke through.
  9. In a separate bowl mix ½ can (2.5 ounces) of chicken with 1 tablespoon of buffalo sauce.
  10. Top meat mixture on potato and dollop with 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
  11. Add green onions.
Recipe Notes

Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 potato with toppings (236g) 1 Amount per serving Calories 230 % Daily Value Total Fat 3 g 4 % Saturated Fat 1 g 5 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 12 g Added Sugars 5 g 10 % Protein 18 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 80 mg 6 % Iron 1.5 mg 8 % Potassium 610 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, lunch, sweet potato

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

April 10, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Craving intense buffalo flavor? Look no further! These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a breeze to make and ideal for a quick lunch. Enjoy the simplicity of one-bowl prep and effortless cleanup. Plus, they reheat beautifully, making leftovers a delight.


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken white meat
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup finely grated carrots
  • 2 stalks of celery chopped fine
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons buffalo sauce no sugar added
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. If meatballs are too dry, add a teaspoon of water at time until mixture holds shape.
  3. Use a medium cookie scoop to portion 25 meatballs. Roll each into a ball.
  4. Brush your air fryer with oil or line the air fryer with a piece of parchment paper. Place meatballs in the basket in a single layer.
  5. Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until the center of the meatball reaches 165 degrees.
  6. Remove the cooked meatballs to a plate and cover with foil while cooking any remaining meatballs. Meatballs are best after they have rested for about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve with an additional drizzle of buffalo sauce. Garnish with chives or green onions, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Nutrition Facts Serving size 5 Meatballs (196g) servings per container 5 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 120 mg 40 % Sodium 390 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 7 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 0 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 35 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 54 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 69 mg 2 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blue cheese, buffalo sauce, Chicken, lunch

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