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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Potato Skins

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Potato Skins

Crispy baked potato skins stuffed with saucy BBQ chicken and melted cheese. A hearty, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and game day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Finger food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: green onions sour cream, extra BBQ sauce

Method
 

  1. Bake potatoes at 400°F (200°C) until fork-tender. Cool slightly.
  2. Slice potatoes in half and scoop out most of the flesh.
  3. Brush skins with olive oil, season lightly, and bake for 10 minutes until crisp.
  4. Mix shredded chicken with BBQ sauce.
  5. Fill each potato skin with BBQ chicken and top with cheese.
  6. Bake for another 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Add optional toppings and serve hot.

Notes

  • Crisp skins before filling to avoid sogginess
  • Use thick-skinned potatoes for best structure
  • Adjust BBQ sauce based on sweetness preference
  • Best served immediately while hot