Stuffed with creamy ranch-seasoned chicken, melted cheddar, and crispy bacon, these Crack Chicken Baked Potatoes are a warm, filling meal perfect for dinner or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 packet ranch seasoning
6–8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Salt and pepper
Olive oil (for baking)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub and pierce potatoes. Rub with oil and sprinkle with salt.
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Bake potatoes for 50–60 minutes until tender and crisp-skinned.
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Cook bacon and crumble.
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In a bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, half the bacon, and 1 cup of cheese.
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Let potatoes cool slightly, then cut and scoop out most of the flesh.
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Stir the scooped potato into the filling and season with salt and pepper.
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Fill potato shells with mixture. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
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Bake 10–15 minutes more until cheese is melted and golden.
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Garnish with green onions and serve hot.