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two homemade mcalister's chipotle chicken and bacon spuds on a parchment paper lined serving tray
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Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Spud (McAlister’s Deli Copycat)

This Chipotle Chicken and Bacon Spud is a copycat of the McAlister's Deli favorite that you can make and customize right at home!. Like the original it features a fluffy baked potato piled high with chicken, bacon, melted cheese, and smoky chipotle ranch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern, Southwestern
Servings: 4
Calories: 1016kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes washed & dried
  • 1 16 oz pkg refrigerated grilled chicken strips warmed
  • 2 8 oz bags real bacon pieces
  • 1 heaping cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3-4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chipotle ranch dressing
  • diced avocado optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Using a sturdy fork, poke holes evenly out all over and around each potatoes.
    4 large russet potatoes
  • Rub each potato with a bit of olive oil to coat the skin, then lightly salt them.
  • Place the prepared potatoes directly on your oven rack and bake at 350° for 60-75 minutes, just until they're very soft when gently squeezed and the skin is crispy. Be careful as the potatoes will be HOT.
  • Carefully remove the hot potatoes from the oven, transfer them to a clean cutting board, and let them cool significantly.
  • Split the potatoes open, then add some of the butter to each one.
    2 tbsp butter
  • Top each potato evenly with the chicken strips, bacon, cheese, green onions, and avocado (if using). Finish them with a drizzle of chipotle ranch dressing.
    1 16 oz pkg refrigerated grilled chicken strips, 2 8 oz bags real bacon pieces, 1 heaping cup shredded colby jack cheese, 3-4 green onions, diced avocado, 1/2 cup chipotle ranch dressing
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • The baked potatoes are done when they feel soft if you give them a gentle squeeze. 
  • Make sure to give the potatoes enough time to cool after you bake them before you assemble the spuds to keep yourself from getting burned or scalded.
  • The beauty of these is that you can customize them by adding more or less of any one ingredient to suit your tastes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1016kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 92g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 266mg | Sodium: 3778mg | Potassium: 1873mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 5mg