Description
These BBQ Chicken Loaded Potato Skins are a delicious and indulgent appetizer, perfect for game day or a fun party dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the russet potatoes with water and prick them with a fork.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half and scoop out some of the insides.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Fill each potato skin with the BBQ chicken mixture, then top with shredded cheese and turkey bacon.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potato halves
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg