Description
Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins are crispy baked potato shells filled with tender shredded buffalo chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and topped with fresh carrots, celery, and creamy blue cheese dressing for a bold and satisfying appetizer.
Ingredients
- 6 medium Idaho or russet potatoes (about 12 ounces each)
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the chicken filling:
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast or tenderloins
- 1 rib celery, cut into large chunks
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 16 ounces low sodium chicken broth (plus water if needed)
- 1/3 cup hot cayenne pepper sauce
- For the toppings:
- 12 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
- 1 large celery rib, cut into matchsticks
- 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Place chicken, celery chunks, garlic, and broth in a slow cooker. Add water if needed to cover chicken.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and reserve 1/2 cup cooking broth. Shred chicken and return to slow cooker with reserved broth and hot sauce. Cook 30 minutes more.
- Pierce potatoes and microwave about 5 minutes until tender, or bake at 400°F for 45–60 minutes.
- Cool slightly, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out flesh leaving 1/4 inch border.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray skins with oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake 10 minutes until crisp.
- Fill each skin with about 2 tablespoons buffalo chicken and 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar.
- Bake 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Top with blue cheese dressing, carrot matchsticks, and celery matchsticks. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Bake empty skins first to ensure crisp texture.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving option.
- Serve immediately to prevent sogginess.
- Check sauce and dressing labels for gluten-free confirmation.
- Leftover potato flesh can be used for mashed potatoes or soups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato skin
- Calories: 133 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
