Barbecue Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes

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For this meal-on-a-spud we jump-start the potatoes in the microwave and then finish them in the oven so they get all crispy on the outside. Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to make this healthy dinner in a jiff. Serve with a salad or some cooked greens.

Ivy Odom

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 potatoes

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes
2 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup barbeque sauce
¼ cup chopped scallions

Directions

Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Place in the microwave and cook on Medium, turning once or twice, until soft, about 20 minutes. (Alternatively, bake potatoes at 425 degrees F until tender, about 45 minutes.) Transfer to a clean cutting board and let cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Heat chicken and broth in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot. Keep warm.
Holding each potato with a kitchen towel to protect your hands, make a lengthwise cut to open the potato, but don't cut all the way through. Pinch the ends to expose the flesh. Divide butter, salt and pepper among the potatoes, scraping with a fork to incorporate the butter.
Top the potatoes with the chicken mixture and sprinkle with Cheddar. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake until the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve the potatoes topped with sour cream, barbecue sauce and scallions.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420	Calories
13g	Fat
47g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 stuffed potato
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 30g	59%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Vitamin A 421IU	8%
Vitamin C 14mg	15%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 603mg	26%
Calcium 130mg	10%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 77mg	18%
Potassium 1175mg	25%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Barbecue Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes

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