Description
Crack Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes are a comforting, flavor-packed dish perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Fluffy baked potatoes cradle a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, ranch dressing, and cheese, creating an irresistible meal that warms the heart. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of savory and creamy textures that will have everyone asking for seconds. These stuffed potatoes are not just a treat for your taste buds; they promise to create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup bacon bits
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes clean and poke several holes with a fork.
- Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- In a pot, simmer chicken breasts in water or broth for 20-25 minutes until cooked through; shred when cool.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, ranch mix, cream cheese, half the cheddar cheese, and bacon bits until well mixed.
- Once baked potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Stuff generously with chicken filling.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg