Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes Recipe

This Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes recipe is a spicy and loaded recipe, which is made with shredded rotisserie chicken and a creamy blue cheese dressing. It’s the perfect game day dinner, ready in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes Ingredients

All the classic flavors of buffalo wings, loaded onto a fluffy baked potato.

• 4 medium russet potatoes (10 to 12 ounces each)
• Vegetable or olive oil, for the potatoes
• 3 Tbsp. salted butter
• 1/4 cup Buffalo hot sauce
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 1 small carrot, grated

For the Blue Cheese Dressing:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Dash of Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces), plus more for topping
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, divided
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes

A step-by-step guide to this ultimate comfort food meal.

1. Bake the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork, rub them with a little oil, and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 1 hour, or until the insides are completely tender when pierced with a knife.
2. Make the Blue Cheese Dressing: While the potatoes are baking, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Gently stir in the crumbled blue cheese and 2 tablespoons of the chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
3. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the hot sauce until combined. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss until it is heated through and completely coated in the sauce, about 2 minutes. Keep warm.
4. Assemble and Serve: Split the hot baked potatoes open lengthwise and press the ends to fluff them up. Top each potato with a tablespoon of the blue cheese dressing and use a fork to mash it into the fluffy potato interior. Pile the warm buffalo chicken mixture on top, then drizzle with another tablespoon of dressing. Garnish with the sliced celery, grated carrot, more blue cheese crumbles, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of chives. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.

Recipe Tips

For the fluffiest potatoes and the most flavorful topping.

• How to get the fluffiest baked potatoes? The key is using a starchy Russet potato. Pricking it all over allows steam to escape, and baking it at a high temperature results in a dry, fluffy interior and a crisp skin.
• Can I make the components ahead of time? Yes, this is a great recipe for meal prep. The blue cheese dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. You can also shred the chicken and have it ready to go. Simply bake the potatoes and heat the chicken in the sauce just before serving.
• How can I control the spice level? The heat comes from the Buffalo hot sauce. You can use a mild, medium, or hot variety depending on your preference. You can also adjust the amount of sauce you toss with the chicken.
• What’s a good substitute for rotisserie chicken? If you don’t have a rotisserie chicken, you can easily use about 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Simply boil or bake them until cooked through, let them cool slightly, and then shred them with two forks.

What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes

This loaded potato is a complete meal on its own.

This hearty and satisfying dish is a full meal in one potato. It’s fantastic served with:

• A simple side of celery and carrot sticks (just like with wings!)
• A crisp, simple green salad with a light vinaigrette to balance the richness
• A cold beer or a glass of soda

How To Store Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes

Keeping your delicious leftovers fresh.

• Refrigerate: For the best results, it’s best to store the components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Reheat the baked potato in the oven or microwave. Gently re-warm the buffalo chicken in a skillet on the stovetop. Assemble with the cold blue cheese dressing just before serving.

Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes Nutrition Facts

An estimated guide per loaded potato.

• Calories: 650 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Protein: 30 g
• Fat: 40 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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