Description
These Crack Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes are loaded with creamy ranch-seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, melty cheddar, and fresh chives—comfort food at its best. A hearty, family-friendly dinner that’s easy to prep and irresistibly satisfying!
Ingredients
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6 large russet potatoes
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1 lb chicken breast (or thighs)
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½ packet ranch seasoning mix (or 1 tbsp)
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8 oz cream cheese (full-fat preferred)
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4–6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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Olive oil, salt & pepper (for potato skins)
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Optional garnishes: chopped chives or green onion, extra bacon, ranch drizzle, blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
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Cook the Crack Chicken:
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Add raw chicken, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning to a 4–5 qt slow cooker.
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Cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
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Shred the chicken directly in the pot and stir in shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon.
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Bake the Potatoes:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Scrub and dry the potatoes. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Bake directly on the rack for 45–60 minutes until soft and crispy-skinned.
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Microwave option: Poke with a fork and microwave 3–12 minutes depending on size.
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Assemble and Broil:
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Slice open baked potatoes and fluff the insides with a fork.
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Spoon in generous amounts of crack chicken filling.
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Top with more cheese and bacon; broil for 2–4 minutes until melted.
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Garnish and Serve:
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Add chives, ranch drizzle, or blue cheese on top for extra flavor.
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Notes
Time-saver tip: Use shredded rotisserie chicken and mix filling in a pan for faster prep.
Double the filling: It’s freezer-friendly and great in sandwiches, wraps, or quesadillas.
Low-carb option: Skip the potato and serve the filling over cauliflower or in lettuce cups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main course
- Method: Slow Cooker + Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg