Looking for a quick and easy meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavor? Baked potatoes are one of the ultimate go-to options for a busy life. You can stuff them, top them, and customize them a hundred different ways, making them the perfect “I’m too tired to cook” meal for anyone. Here’s the most recent delicious creation we whipped up: Chicken, Bacon, Jalapeño Popper Baked Potatoes! Get ready for spicy, creamy, and hearty goodness—all without a ton of effort.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour

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✨ Ingredients

For the Potatoes:

• 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and pierced with a fork
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, to taste

For the Filling:

• 1½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie works great!)
• 6 slices of bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2–3 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings:

• Extra cheddar or pepper jack cheese
• Sliced green onions
• Sour cream or ranch drizzle
• Pickled jalapeños

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🔥 Instructions

1. Bake the Potatoes:
   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
   • Bake directly on the oven rack or a foil-lined tray for 45–60 minutes, until fork-tender.
2. Prep the Filling:
   • While potatoes bake, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, cheddar, jalapeños, chicken, and half the bacon in a large bowl. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Assemble:
   • Once baked, let potatoes cool slightly, then slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
   • Spoon in the jalapeño chicken mixture generously.
   • Top with extra cheese and the remaining bacon.
4. Bake Again:
   • Return stuffed potatoes to the oven for 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
5. Top & Serve:
   • Garnish with green onions, extra jalapeños, and a drizzle of sour cream or ranch if desired.
   • Serve hot!

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🌱 Dairy-Free Option

Substitute the dairy ingredients with these swaps:

Ingredient	Swap with
Cream Cheese	Dairy-free cream cheese (like Violife,, Kite Hill, Tofutti, or homemade cashew cream cheese)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese	Dairy-free cheddar shreds (like Violife, Daiya, or Follow Your Heart)
Sour Cream	Dairy-free cream cheese (like Violife, Kite Hill, Tofutti, or homemade cashew cream cheese)

Extra Tip:
Add a little squeeze of lime and a tablespoon of nutritional yeast to the filling for extra flavor if needed!

Let me know if you try it and if you like it ❤

Much love and many blessings,

Mrs. B