Loaded Chicken Bacon Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
• 6 slices turkey bacon or beef bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Topping

• Sour cream or ranch dressing
• Extra bacon crumbles
• Chopped green onions
• Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Scrub the potatoes, prick them with a fork, rub with a little olive oil and salt, then bake for 50–60 minutes until tender.
3. Slice each potato open lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin shell.
4. In a large bowl, mash the potato flesh with butter, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Fold in the diced chicken, bacon, green onions, and 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese.
6. Spoon the filling back into the potato skins.
7. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
8. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Drizzle with sour cream or ranch dressing and garnish with bacon, parsley, and green onions before serving.

Description

These Loaded Chicken Bacon Stuffed Baked Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, creamy mashed potato, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. Finished with a drizzle of sour cream and fresh herbs, they’re the ultimate comfort food.