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Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes

American · Dinner · Easy

Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes

Total
1 hr 15 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
4
Calories
680
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Fluffy baked potatoes open around shredded barbecue chicken, melted cheddar and a cool spoonful of sour cream.

A crisp potato skin gives Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes a sturdy shell for the saucy filling. The chicken warms separately while the potatoes roast, keeping the assembly simple.

Choose similarly sized russet potatoes and bake them directly on the rack for dry, fluffy interiors. Split them as soon as they are tender so trapped steam does not make the flesh dense.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pierce the russet potatoes several times, rub with olive oil and salt and place on the oven rack with a pan below.

  2. Bake for until the skins are crisp and a knife slides easily through the centers.

  3. Near the end, combine cooked chicken, barbecue sauce and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat for until steaming and 165°F, stirring.

  4. Split the potatoes, fluff the centers with a fork and divide the chicken among them. Top with cheddar, sour cream and scallions and serve while hot.

Forkue tips

  • Do not wrap the potatoes in foil; it steams the skins instead of making them crisp.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate potatoes and chicken separately for 3 days. Reheat potatoes uncovered in the oven and chicken in a covered pan, then add cold toppings fresh.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

680Calories
44gProtein
81gCarbs
21gFat

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Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes: FAQ

Can I microwave the potatoes?

Yes. The centers cook faster, but the skins stay softer. Finish briefly in a hot oven if you want a drier surface.

Can I use leftover pulled pork?

Yes. Warm it with enough barbecue sauce to coat it and use it in place of the chicken; keep the potato method the same.

How do I store and reheat Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes?

Refrigerate potatoes and chicken separately for 3 days. Reheat potatoes uncovered in the oven and chicken in a covered pan, then add cold toppings fresh.

How long does Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes take?

About 1 hr 15 min in total: 10 min prep and 1 hr 5 min cooking.

What do I need to make Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes?

The key ingredients are russet potatoes, cooked chicken, barbecue sauce, cheddar, sour cream and scallions, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Barbecue Chicken Baked Potatoes?

Do not wrap the potatoes in foil; it steams the skins instead of making them crisp.

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