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Chicken stuffed baked potato with cheese, sour cream and tomatoes.
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Smoked Chicken Stuffed Potatoes

Smoked Chicken Stuffed Potatoes is a delicious meal to make on the grill that has layers of amazing flavors that really satisfy. A hearty and delicious meal to make on the grill any night of the week.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and potato skillet, leftover chicken recipe, stuffed potatoes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1566kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

for the potatoes

  • 4 medium size russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

for the chicken

  • 3- 4 pound whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ tablespoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dry rub

for the skillet

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • cup diced tomatoes
  • Optional garnishes: parsley or cilantro sour cream

Instructions

  • Scrub potatoes and dry with paper towels.
  • Cut the potatoes in half and score the insides in a criss cross pattern with a sharp knife about 1/2 inch deep.
  • Brush the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 
  • Press the potato halves back together. 
  • Make a foil packet for the potatoes, sealing completely.
  • Cook the potatoes over indirect fire with the grill closed for a total of 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, until potatoes yield when squeezed and are cooked through.
  • For the Chicken
  • To spatchcock the chicken, cut down one side of the backbone and flatten with your hands.
  • Pat chickens dry with paper towels and place on a rimmed baking sheet.  
  • Mix butter, garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper together in a bowl. 
  • Carefully loosen the skin and spoon butter mixture between the skin and meat, rubbing it all over. 
  • Cook the chicken, cut side down for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, cooking until chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer to check in the thick part of the thigh.
  • For the Skillet
  • Remove chicken to a clean baking sheet and cool slightly. 
  • Potatoes can be removed from the foil packet. 
  • Dice the onions and bell peppers and sauté in olive oil over medium heat until vegetables are softened.
  • Shred the chicken.
  • Arrange potato halves in a cast iron skillet. Make a diagonal cut across the potatoes but not all the way through and smash the potatoes flat. 
  • Top potatoes with half of the cheese. 
  • Add the sautéed vegetables and shredded chicken. 
  • Top with remaining cheese. 
  • Sprinkle with diced tomatoes.
  • Place the skillet on the grill and cook about 5- 8 minutes with the grill closed until cheese is melted. 
  • Garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired.
  • Serve with sour cream. 

Notes

Grill: Big Green Egg ceramic grill with lump charcoal and pecan chunks for smoke. Grill temperature 325- 350°. 
Make Ahead: To make this a quick weeknight meal, the chicken and the baked potatoes can both be cooked up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated. Cook the vegetables on the day of serving. Assemble and heat on the grill or in the oven.
Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat: Heat in a covered skillet coated with olive oil over medium - high heat, stirring occasional

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1566kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 136g | Fat: 91g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 54g | Cholesterol: 442mg | Sodium: 1111mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g