When you combine tender baked potatoes with creamy, cheesy chicken filling, you get a meal that’s hearty, satisfying, and downright addictive. These Crack Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes are the perfect blend of rich flavors and textures. With a ranch-seasoned chicken filling, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, this dish will quickly become a family favorite for dinner or a crowd-pleasing party entrée.
Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 4 pounds large Russet potatoes (4-6 potatoes)
For the Crack Chicken Filling:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2-3 breasts)
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix
- 4 ounces block cream cheese, softened
- 3 slices cooked bacon, diced or crumbled
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Extra bacon
- Chopped chives
- Ranch dressing drizzle
- Blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Bake the Potatoes : Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Scrub the potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Cook the Chicken : While the potatoes bake, season the chicken breasts with the ranch seasoning mix. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet, shred with two forks, and set aside.
- Make the Filling : In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, diced bacon, and grated cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Potatoes : Once the potatoes are baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise and gently fluff the interior with a fork. Spoon the crack chicken mixture generously into each potato.
- Bake Again : Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Toppings and Serve : Top each stuffed potato with extra bacon, chopped chives, ranch dressing drizzle, or blue cheese crumbles, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Conclusion
Crack Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy, cheesy chicken with the fluffy goodness of baked potatoes. Customizable with your favorite toppings, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game-day celebrations. Savor the flavor-packed indulgence and watch these stuffed potatoes disappear from your table!
Crack Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes: A Comfort Food Delight
Loaded baked potatoes stuffed with creamyranch-seasoned chicken, bacon, and cheddar cheese, perfect as a hearty meal orindulgent side dish.
Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 4 pounds large Russet potatoes 4-6 potatoes
For the Crack Chicken Filling:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (2-3 breasts)
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix
- 4 ounces block cream cheese softened
- 3 slices cooked bacon diced or crumbled
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Extra bacon
- Chopped chives
- Ranch dressing drizzle
- Blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Bake the Potatoes : Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Scrub the potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
- Cook the Chicken : While the potatoes bake, season the chicken breasts with the ranch seasoning mix. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet, shred with two forks, and set aside.
- Make the Filling : In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, diced bacon, and grated cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Potatoes : Once the potatoes are baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise and gently fluff the interior with a fork. Spoon the crack chicken mixture generously into each potato.
- Bake Again : Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add Toppings and Serve : Top each stuffed potato with extra bacon, chopped chives, ranch dressing drizzle, or blue cheese crumbles, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
