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baked potato skins

Baked Potato Skins with BBQ Chicken and Cheese

Everyone will love these BBQ Chicken Potato Skins!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
About bbq chicken potato skins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 275 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 6 large baking potatoes cleaned and pierced with a fork several times
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large yellow onion ends removed and sliced root to tip ¼” thick
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Rotisserie chicken breast shredded
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Position the top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Place the potatoes in the pre-heated oven and bake until cooked through, approximately 50 minutes.
  3. While the potatoes are baking, heat two tablespoons olive oil and the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and rosemary and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are a deep, rich brown, approximately 45-50 minutes.
  4. Deglaze the skillet by adding the balsamic vinegar and gently scraping up any brown bits off the bottom with a spatula. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. When cook time is complete, remove potatoes from oven and transfer to a baking rack to cool for 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
  6. While the potatoes are cooling, combine the caramelized onions, shredded chicken breast, and BBQ sauce in a large bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
  7. Once cool, cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the soft interior with a spoon, leaving a one-quarter inch margin around the skins. (Save the cooked potato filling for another recipe).
  8. Place the potato skins cut side down on a baking rack set over a baking sheet. Brush the skins with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt; return skins to the hot oven for 10 minutes.

  9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip over the skins with tongs. Divide the BBQ chicken and onion mixture evenly between the potato skins and top each with an equal amount of Mozzarella cheese.
  10. Place the baking sheet back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley right before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Baked Potato Skins with BBQ Chicken and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 298mg13%
Potassium 868mg25%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 193IU4%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.