Chicken-Potpie Twice Baked Potatoes

Chicken-Potpie Twice-Baked Potatoes are the comfort food mash-up you’ve been waiting for. You’ll be amazed at how quickly this comes together once the potatoes are baked. We all need some convenience now and then—using protein-packed rotisserie chicken and heart-healthy frozen veggies saves time in the kitchen without sacrificing nutrition, to yield a hearty baked potato that eats like a complete meal. You’ll also get a good dose of fiber from keeping the potato skins as part of your meal—great for your digestive health! Read below for our expert tips, including why russets are the preferred potato variety for this recipe.  

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• Russet potatoes are perfect for making twice-baked potatoes because they have thicker skins, low moisture and high starch content, resulting in a fluffy texture.
• Piercing the potatoes with a fork allows steam to escape, preventing them from exploding in the oven or microwave.
• Bake the potatoes until they are soft and fluffy, rather than undercooking them, for the best results. 
• After baking, try topping the potatoes with toasted breadcrumbs for a pastry-like crunch and/or adding a dollop of sour cream on top.

Nutrition Notes

• Rotisserie chicken is a culinary shortcut that can easily increase the protein in your diet, which can help build and maintain muscle mass. It’s slightly higher in sodium than chicken you might roast at home, so if you’re on a low-sodium diet, be mindful of that when adding salt to this recipe. 
• Potatoes are high in potassium and low in sodium—great for lowering blood pressure. They are also a good source of fiber when you eat the skins, and that’s a boost for your digestive health. 
• Frozen carrots and peas give you all the nutrition without all the work. Both frozen carrots and peas have beta carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant that can help lower inflammation in the body.