Description
Indulgent Loaded Crack Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes bring comfort and excitement to dinner tables with their irresistible combination of crispy potato skins and creamy chicken filling. Cheese lovers and comfort food enthusiasts will find pure satisfaction in each deliciously packed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped bite-size
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse potatoes under running water, scrubbing away any soil residue. Pat completely dry and puncture multiple times with a fork to allow steam escape during roasting.
- Massage potato surfaces with a light coating of oil, then liberally season with kosher salt. Arrange on baking sheet and transfer to preheated oven at 350 degrees.
- Roast potatoes for approximately 60-65 minutes, rotating midway through cooking process. Verify doneness by piercing with fork – potato should yield effortlessly with tender interior and crisp exterior shell.
- While potatoes are approaching completion, transfer cooked chicken into medium saucepan. Generously coat chicken fragments with robust barbecue sauce, stirring gently to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Warm chicken mixture over low flame, stirring occasionally until heated thoroughly and steaming. Adjust sauce quantity to personal preference for moisture level.
- Once potatoes emerge from oven, slice lengthwise and delicately separate interior with fork to create fluffy texture.
- Cascade barbecue-infused chicken atop split potatoes, ensuring even distribution across surface.
- Embellish with shredded cheese, dollop of tangy sour cream, and freshly chopped chives as final garnish. Serve immediately while ingredients maintain optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Choose medium to large russet potatoes with smooth, firm skin for the best baking results.
- Rubbing potatoes with olive oil and salt before baking creates a crispy exterior that’s irresistibly crunchy.
- Bake potatoes at a lower temperature to ensure even cooking and prevent burning or drying out.
- Use homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce, adjusting sweetness and spiciness to personal preference.
- Replace chicken with pulled pork, shredded beef, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary needs.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and reduce cheese for a lighter version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg