Description
Creamy, cheesy potato boats filled with shredded chicken and baked until hot and golden. This comforting dinner is hearty, easy to make, and perfect for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with some of the salt.
- Bake the potatoes for 50 to 60 minutes, or until tender. Let them cool for 10 minutes.
- Slice each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop most of the flesh into a mixing bowl, leaving a thin layer inside each skin.
- Add the shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, half of the cheddar cheese, most of the green onions, and the remaining salt to the bowl. Mash and stir until creamy and well combined.
- Arrange the potato skins on the baking sheet and spoon the filling evenly into each shell.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and a few extra green onions.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use potatoes that are similar in size so they bake evenly.
- Do not scoop too close to the skin or the boats may tear.
- If the filling feels too thick, add an extra splash of milk.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: stuffed potato chicken boats, chicken potato boats, cheesy stuffed potatoes, baked potato boats, chicken stuffed potatoes