Ingredients
– 4 large russet potatoes
– 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
– 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
– ½ cup sour cream
– ¼ cup green onions, chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Olive oil (for brushing)
– Optional: Additional toppings like bacon bits or jalapeños
Instructions
Creating BBQ Chicken Stuffed Potatoes is straightforward. Follow these steps to ensure your potatoes are perfectly cooked and filled:
1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Potatoes: Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly and dry them with a towel. Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while baking.
3. Season the Potatoes: Brush each potato lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Bake the Potatoes: Place the prepared potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Cook the Chicken: If you are not using pre-cooked chicken, cook the chicken breast in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Shred the chicken using two forks.
6. Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Stir until the chicken is well-coated.
7. Prepare to Stuff: Once the potatoes are baked and cool enough to handle, cut a slit down the center of each potato. Gently fluff the insides with a fork to create space for the filling.
8. Stuff the Potatoes: Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture into each potato, filling them generously.
9. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the tops of the stuffed potatoes.
10. Return to Oven: Place the stuffed potatoes back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Add Final Touches: Once out of the oven, add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped green onions to each potato for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g