Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Potatoes (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy baked potatoes topped with chicken, bacon, ranch sour cream, cheddar, and fresh green onions.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Baked Potatoes
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2 baking potatoes
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
→ Chicken and Toppings
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2 chicken thighs, grilled and cooked
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2 slices cooked bacon, diced
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0.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 green onion, sliced
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1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
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0.25 cup sour cream
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Butter, to taste (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 220°C. Scrub potatoes thoroughly, dry with a cloth, and prick several times with a fork.
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Coat the potatoes evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt over all sides.
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Arrange potatoes on a heavy baking sheet or cast iron skillet. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, turn potatoes, then continue baking for another 20–30 minutes until the interiors are fork tender and skins are crisp and golden.
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While potatoes bake, combine ranch seasoning mix with sour cream and refrigerate to let flavors meld.
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Grill chicken thighs until fully cooked and juices run clear. Slice or dice as desired.
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Once cool enough to handle, slice potatoes lengthwise and gently squeeze ends to open and fluff the flesh. Top with butter, salt, and pepper if desired.
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Layer chicken, cheddar cheese, ranch-flavored sour cream, diced bacon, and green onions over the fluffed potato.
# Extra Information:
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For crispier skin, avoid wrapping potatoes in foil during baking.