Description
Chicken bacon ranch baked potatoes bring together all your favorite comfort flavors in one delicious dish. Crispy potato skins loaded with tender chicken, salty bacon crumbles, and creamy ranch make this simple meal a total crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 Baking Potatoes
- 2 Thighs Cooked Chicken
- 2 Slices Cooked Bacon
- ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Green Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch Seasoning Mix
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Salt
Optional Ingredients:
- Butter
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grab two baking potatoes and scrub them clean under running water.
- Use a knife or fork to poke several holes in each potato. This helps steam escape during baking.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic salt across their entire surface.
- Place potatoes in a cast-iron skillet or heavy baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, then carefully flip them using tongs.
- Continue baking for an additional 20-30 minutes. Check doneness by piercing with a fork – the center should feel soft and tender.
- While potatoes roast, stir 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix into ¼ cup sour cream. Set the ranch cream aside to develop flavor.
- Prepare 2 chicken thighs on a grill or skillet until fully cooked. Slice or shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Remove potatoes from the oven. Let them cool for 5 minutes, then slice lengthwise and gently press the sides to create a fluffy interior.
- Add optional butter, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the hot potato.
- Top with grilled chicken, crumbled bacon pieces from 2 slices, and the ranch cream.
- Garnish with 1 thinly sliced green onion and serve immediately.
Notes
- Always choose large, starchy potatoes like Russet for the best fluffy interior and crispy skin.
- Coating the potato skins with olive oil ensures a perfectly crisp and golden exterior that adds delicious texture.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to check that your grilled chicken reaches 165°F for safe, juicy results.
- When adding toppings, let everyone customize their potato with their favorite amounts of cheese, bacon, and ranch sour cream for a fun, personalized meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg