BBQ Chicken Stuffed Potatoes Recipe

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Fluffy baked russet potatoes loaded with tender shredded smoky BBQ chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. A satisfying, protein-packed American comfort dinner.

1. 1

   Preheat Oven

   preheat 10 min

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Allow at least 10 minutes for the oven to fully come to temperature before placing the potatoes inside.

2. 2

   Prepare and Season Potatoes

   prep 5 min

   Pierce each scrubbed russet potato all over with a fork, about 8–10 times each, to allow steam to escape. Rub each potato with a light coating of olive oil and season generously all over with kosher salt.

3. 3

   Bake Potatoes

   cook 60 min

   Place the seasoned potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 55–60 minutes, until the skin is crispy and a fork slides easily into the center with no resistance. While the potatoes bake, start step 4 to cook the chicken.

4. 4

   Cook and Shred BBQ Chicken

   cook 25 min

   Place the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 18–22 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken, let it rest for 2 minutes, then shred using two forks or a hand mixer.

5. 5

   Season Shredded Chicken with BBQ Sauce

   prep 3 min

   Add the BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the shredded chicken and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; the mixture should be saucy, smoky, and well coated.

6. 6

   Open and Fluff Potatoes

   prep 3 min

   Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and carefully slice each one open lengthwise with a knife. Use a fork to gently fluff the interior flesh, pushing the ends inward to open up space for the filling.

7. 7

   Stuff and Melt Cheese

   cook 5 min

   Spoon a generous portion of the BBQ chicken mixture into each opened potato. Top each potato evenly with shredded cheddar cheese and return them to the 400°F oven for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.

8. 8

   Serve

   serve 2 min

   Remove the stuffed potatoes from the oven and top each one with sliced green onions. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.