Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
