Chicken Bacon Ranch Potatoes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Potatoes

01 - 2 large baking potatoes
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - ½ tsp garlic salt

→ For the Ranch Topping

04 - ¼ cup sour cream
05 - 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix

→ For the Toppings

06 - 2 chicken thighs, grilled and diced
07 - 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
08 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 green onion, sliced
10 - Butter, salt, and black pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Turn your oven on to 425 degrees and let it heat up while you prep the potatoes.
02 - Give your potatoes a good scrub under running water to get rid of any dirt. Dry them off with a towel, then poke them several times with a fork or knife so steam can escape while baking.
03 - Rub olive oil all over each potato, making sure to coat the entire skin. Sprinkle garlic salt generously on all sides.
04 - Put the potatoes in a cast iron skillet or on a heavy baking sheet. Slide them into the oven uncovered. After about 25 to 30 minutes, flip them over to the other side.
05 - Keep baking for 45 to 60 minutes total. They're done when you can easily stick a fork through the center and the skins look crispy and golden. Bigger potatoes will take longer.
06 - While the potatoes bake, stir the ranch seasoning into your sour cream in a small bowl. Let it sit so the flavors can blend together.
07 - Grill your chicken thighs until cooked through. Once done, dice them into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
08 - When the potatoes are cool enough to touch, slice each one lengthwise down the middle. Gently squeeze the ends toward the center to fluff up the insides.
09 - Add a pat of butter to each potato if you like, then season with salt and pepper. Pile on the shredded cheese, diced chicken, ranch sour cream, crumbled bacon, and finish with sliced green onions on top.

# Notes:

01 - The potatoes cook best when placed directly on the oven rack or in a cast iron skillet for extra crispy skins.
02 - You can prep the ranch sour cream up to a day ahead and keep it in the fridge.
03 - Rotisserie chicken works great if you want to save time on grilling.
04 - For even crispier skins, rub them with a bit of coarse salt along with the garlic salt.

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