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A close-up shot of a stuffed baked potato filled with a creamy mixture of chicken, bacon, and ranch, topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Potatoes (The Ultimate Recipe)

The ultimate comfort food! These Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Potatoes feature crispy potato skins loaded with a creamy, cheesy filling of chicken, bacon, and ranch. A perfect, easy-to-make dinner for any night of the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Russet potatoes scrubbed clean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, pat dry, and pierce several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake directly on the oven rack for 60 minutes, or until tender.
  2. While potatoes bake, cook bacon until crispy and crumble it. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, half of the crumbled bacon, half of the shredded cheese, ranch dressing, sour cream, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Once potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving a ¼-inch border. Add the scooped potato flesh to the filling bowl and mash to combine.
  4. Spoon the filling back into the potato skins. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with extra green onions before serving.

Notes

Crispy Skin Tip: Do not wrap the potatoes in foil. Baking them directly on the oven rack is essential for a crispy skin.
Make-Ahead: You can assemble the stuffed potatoes up to a day in advance. Store them covered in the fridge and add 5-10 minutes to the final baking time.