Chicken-Potpie Twice-Baked Potatoes

• porsiyonlar: 4 servings
• toplam süre: 1 hour 45 minutes

Malzemeler

4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed

½ cup half-and-half

¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

1 cup frozen carrots and peas, thawed

¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground pepper

Yöntemler

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Pierce potatoes all over with a fork and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the skin is crispy and the potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. (Alternatively, place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on High until a fork can easily be inserted into centers, 10 to 12 minutes.) Let the potatoes stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes; reserve the foil-lined baking sheet.

Cut the cooled potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Place the skins, hollowed-side up, on the reserved baking sheet. Add ½ cup half-and-half and ¼ cup cubed butter to the potatoes; mash to combine. Stir in 2 cups chicken, 1 cup carrots and peas, ¼ cup cheese, 1 tablespoon each thyme and chives and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Divide the chicken mixture among the potato skins; sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Garnish with additional thyme and chives, if desired.

Notlar

These chicken-potpie twice-baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining the best of two classics into one delicious dish. Each bite offers the cozy flavors of chicken potpie nestled inside a perfectly baked potato for a warm, satisfying meal that’s perfect for when you need a little extra comfort on your plate.

Chicken-Potpie Twice-Baked Potatoes are the comfort food mash-up you’ve been waiting for. You’ll be amazed at how quickly this comes together once the potatoes are baked. We all need some convenience now and then—using protein-packed rotisserie chicken and heart-healthy frozen veggies saves time in the kitchen without sacrificing nutrition, to yield a hearty baked potato that eats like a complete meal. You’ll also get a good dose of fiber from keeping the potato skins as part of your meal—great for your digestive health! Read below for our expert tips, including why russets are the preferred potato variety for this recipe.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

Russet potatoes are perfect for making twice-baked potatoes because they have thicker skins, low moisture and high starch content, resulting in a fluffy texture.

Piercing the potatoes with a fork allows steam to escape, preventing them from exploding in the oven or microwave.

Bake the potatoes until they are soft and fluffy, rather than undercooking them, for the best results.

After baking, try topping the potatoes with toasted breadcrumbs for a pastry-like crunch and/or adding a dollop of sour cream on top.

Nutrition Notes

Rotisserie chicken is a culinary shortcut that can easily increase the protein in your diet, which can help build and maintain muscle mass. It’s slightly higher in sodium than chicken you might roast at home, so if you’re on a low-sodium diet, be mindful of that when adding salt to this recipe.

Potatoes are high in potassium and low in sodium—great for lowering blood pressure. They are also a good source of fiber when you eat the skins, and that’s a boost for your digestive health.

Frozen carrots and peas give you all the nutrition without all the work. Both frozen carrots and peas have beta carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant that can help lower inflammation in the body.

Nutrition Profile:

No Added Sugar Sesame-Free Weight Loss Nut-Free Soy-Free High-ProteinEgg-Free Gluten-Free