Cheesy Chicken Bacon Potatoes (Printable Version)

Baked potatoes filled with juicy chicken, bacon, ranch, and melty cheese for a hearty meal.

# Components:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 large russet potatoes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Filling

04 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
05 - 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish (Optional)

12 - Additional chives
13 - Extra shredded cheese
14 - Extra bacon bits

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Thoroughly scrub the potatoes, pat them dry, and pierce each one several times with a fork. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and season evenly with kosher salt.
02 - Place the prepared potatoes directly onto the oven rack. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
03 - While the potatoes are baking, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, ranch dressing, sour cream, chopped chives, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
04 - Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, carefully slice each one lengthwise. Gently scoop out most of the starchy interior into the bowl with the filling, ensuring to leave about a 1/4-inch border of potato flesh intact to maintain the shell.
05 - Add the scooped-out potato flesh to the filling mixture. Mash everything together until the mixture is well combined and achieves a creamy consistency.
06 - Spoon the prepared filling back into the hollowed-out potato shells, mounding it generously. Arrange the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
07 - If desired, top each stuffed potato with additional shredded cheese and bacon bits. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are golden brown.
08 - Garnish the stuffed potatoes with fresh chives. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd
  • Naturally gluten-free for a crowd-pleasing dinner option
  • Ready in just over an hour without any complicated steps
02 -
  • High protein meal that keeps you full for hours
  • Satisfying crunch from potato skins and bacon
  • Perfect make-ahead main that reheats beautifully
03 -
  • If you want extra crispy skins, bake potatoes directly on the rack and avoid over-oiling
  • Always shred your own cheese for the smoothest melt and freshest flavor
  • Use a spoon to mound the filling nice and high to keep every bite cheesy and satisfying
  • I learned the hard way that not all store-bought ranch is equal choose one you love or make your own for the best results

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