Creamy • Cheesy • 45g+ Protein • Comfort Food Made Smart
📝 Quick Description
These High-Protein Loaded Stuffed Potatoes are baked until crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, then packed with seasoned shredded chicken, creamy protein filling, and melted cheese.
They taste indulgent… but deliver serious protein and balanced carbs.
Perfect for:
• Post-workout dinner
• Family comfort meal
• High-protein meal prep
• Busy weeknights
• Balanced carb days
⏱ Servings & Timing
• Serves: 4
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 45–60 minutes
• Broil Time: 3–5 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour
🛒 Ingredients
🥔 Potatoes
• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt
🍗 High-Protein Filling
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar
• Optional: 2 tbsp turkey bacon bits
🧀 Topping
• Extra shredded mozzarella
• Fresh parsley or chives
👩🍳 Step-By-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and dry potatoes.
Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Bake directly on rack 45–60 minutes until:
✔ Skin is crispy
✔ Inside is soft when pierced
Let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
In a bowl combine:
• Shredded chicken
• Blended cottage cheese
• Greek yogurt
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt & pepper
• Mozzarella + cheddar
• Turkey bacon (optional)
Mix until creamy and well combined.
3️⃣ Hollow & Fill
Slice each potato lengthwise.
Scoop out some of the inside (leave a shell).
Mix scooped potato back into filling for extra creaminess.
Spoon filling generously into each potato shell.
Top with extra shredded cheese.
4️⃣ Broil to Finish
Place stuffed potatoes back in oven.
Broil 3–5 minutes until:
✔ Cheese is melted
✔ Lightly golden
✔ Slight bubbling on top
Remove and sprinkle with parsley.
💪 Nutrition (Approximate Per Stuffed Potato)
Calories: 450–500
Protein: 40–50g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 14–18g
Higher protein if using extra chicken.
🔥 Why This Works
✔ Lean chicken = high protein
✔ Cottage cheese boosts protein + creaminess
✔ Greek yogurt replaces heavy sour cream
✔ Balanced carb meal
✔ Super filling
✔ Family friendly
🧊 Meal Prep Tips
• Bake potatoes ahead
• Store filling separately
• Assemble and broil when ready
Keeps in fridge 4 days.
Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
🔄 Flavor Variations
Buffalo Chicken
Add buffalo sauce + blue cheese crumble.
BBQ Style
Add sugar-free BBQ sauce + red onion.
Broccoli Cheddar
Add steamed chopped broccoli to filling.
Tex-Mex
Add taco seasoning + jalapeños + salsa.
