Chicken Bacon Potatoes (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded fresh
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4 ounces cream cheese, block style
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1 tablespoon ranch powder seasoning
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1 pound chicken breast, boneless skinless (2-3 pieces)
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4 pounds big Russet potatoes (about 4-6)
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3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
→ Optional Toppings
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Blue cheese bits
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A ranch drizzle
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Some chopped chives
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Extra bacon pieces
# Steps to Follow:
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Broil your stuffed potatoes for 5 minutes so the cheese melts and gets bubbly. Let them cool down for 5 minutes before you add minced chives and a bit of ranch on top right before you dig in.
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Fire up your broiler and set some foil on a baking sheet. Lay your potatoes out there. Split each potato open down the middle (but don't cut through). Pinch their sides to open them up, fluff the middle with a fork, toss on some salt and pepper, and toss on a tiny slice of butter. Load in that chicken mixture and finish with some cheddar and those bacon crumbles.
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Get those potatoes clean then dry them off. Put them right on a microwave-safe plate. Nuke them for 7 minutes, flipping once, then keep going in 1-minute bursts till they're soft. Let them sit for 5 or 10 minutes once they're done.
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Crank your oven to 425℉. Scrub your potatoes, dry well, and rub 'em with a bit of oil, then sprinkle on salt and pepper. Place on a foil-lined tray and bake for 45 minutes to an hour or till you can slide a fork in easy. Let them chill out for a few minutes before handling.
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Toss your chicken into the slow cooker. Sprinkle it with ranch seasoning and plop the cream cheese on top. Pop the lid on and set to HIGH for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or LOW for 4 to 5 hours. Once done, shred the chicken right in there with two forks, then stir in most of the crumbled bacon and all the shredded cheddar cheese.
# Additional Tips:
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Try to find potatoes that are all about the same size. Got leftover chicken? Pop it in the fridge for up to four days and use it elsewhere.
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Already have some cooked chicken? You can skip the slow cooker. Just warm everything up together in a pan on your stove.