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Weeknight • Chicken

Loaded Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes

Hearty baked potatoes stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken and creamy, tangy goodness.

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Loaded Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes

Get ready for a flavor-packed comfort food experience with these Loaded Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes! Perfect for game day, a cozy night in, or when you just need something incredibly satisfying, these potatoes are stuffed with spicy, creamy buffalo chicken and all your favorite toppings. It's a meal in itself and pure deliciousness!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced, e.g., rotisserie chicken)
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce (plus more for drizzling)
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • Optional toppings: blue cheese crumbles, extra ranch/blue cheese dressing, celery sticks

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until very tender when squeezed.

  2. Step 2

    While potatoes bake, prepare the buffalo chicken filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until well combined and creamy.

  3. Step 3

    Once potatoes are cooked, carefully remove them from the oven. Using a knife, slice each potato lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom. Fluff the inside of the potato with a fork.

  4. Step 4

    Generously spoon the buffalo chicken filling into each potato. Top with additional shredded cheddar cheese.

  5. Step 5

    Return potatoes to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the filling is heated through.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from oven. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce or ranch/blue cheese dressing, and add blue cheese crumbles if desired. Serve hot.

Tips

  • To speed up cooking, microwave potatoes for 5-7 minutes before baking for a shorter total oven time.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened for the creamiest filling. Pop it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if it's too cold.

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