Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Potatoes
A comforting baked potato dish stuffed with succulent chicken, crispy bacon, and rich ranch dressing, perfect for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork. Bake them for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- Combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and seasoning in a bowl.
- Slice the potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Stuff the potatoes with the chicken and bacon mixture, then top with shredded cheese.
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Make sure to pierce the potatoes to prevent them from exploding. For added flavor, consider including spices like garlic powder or onion powder in your filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg