Idaho's 1953 potato surplus created the loaded baked potato when Boise restaurants needed cheap ways to use excess spuds.
Loaded Chicken & Bacon Cheese Sauce Potatoes
Indulge in our Loaded Chicken & Bacon Cheese Sauce Potatoes, where crispy, golden potatoes meet mouthwatering bacon and tender chicken, all smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce. With just 477 calories and a whopping 50 grams of protein, this dish is a guilt-free delight that’s perfect for satisfying those savory cravings. Get ready to dig in and elevate your comfort food game!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic granules (7.5 ml)
- Fresh parsley, to serveoptional
- 450g Maris Piper potatoes (15.9 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(3)
- 2 Streaky bacon rashers
- 280g Chicken breast (0.62 lbs)
- 2 tsp Chicken seasoning (10 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3 Light cheese singles
- 66ml Semi-skimmed milk (2.23 fl oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 2 tsp Paprika (10 ml)
- Salt & pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the potatoes with garlic granules, paprika, salt & pepper. Spray with oil and air fry at 200C for 15-20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.
- 2
Cook the bacon under the grill until crispy, then dice. Butterfly the chicken and slice all the way through. Season with chicken seasoning and fry in a pan sprayed with oil for 3-4 minutes on medium to high heat, flip, then fry for a further 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Leave to rest for 4 minutes before dicing.
- 3
For the cheese sauce, mix or whisk the cheese singles with the milk on medium heat for a few minutes until combined. Plate up with the potatoes, chicken, crispy bacon bits, then drizzle over the cheese sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry potatoes at exactly 200°C because this temperature creates the Maillard reaction for crispy exteriors while maintaining 65-70% moisture inside for fluffy centers.technique200°C, 65-70% moisture
- ✓Butterfly chicken to 1cm thickness so it cooks evenly in 3-4 minutes per side, reaching 74°C internal temperature without drying out the exterior.technique1cm thickness, 74°C internal
- ✓Rest cooked chicken for exactly 4 minutes to allow muscle fibers to relax and reabsorb juices, preventing a 30% moisture loss when dicing.timing4 minutes, 30% moisture retention
- ✓Make cheese sauce on medium heat (not high) because processed cheese singles melt at 60-65°C and higher temps cause protein separation and graininess.technique60-65°C melting point
- ✓Shake air fryer potatoes every 5 minutes to ensure even browning on all surfaces and prevent moisture pockets that create soggy spots.timing5-minute intervals
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Idaho's 1953 potato surplus created the loaded baked potato when Boise restaurants needed cheap ways to use excess spuds.
Loaded Chicken & Bacon Cheese Sauce Potatoes
Indulge in our Loaded Chicken & Bacon Cheese Sauce Potatoes, where crispy, golden potatoes meet mouthwatering bacon and tender chicken, all smothered in a rich, velvety cheese sauce. With just 477 calories and a whopping 50 grams of protein, this dish is a guilt-free delight that’s perfect for satisfying those savory cravings. Get ready to dig in and elevate your comfort food game!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic granules (7.5 ml)
- Fresh parsley, to serveoptional
- 450g Maris Piper potatoes (15.9 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(3)
- 2 Streaky bacon rashers
- 280g Chicken breast (0.62 lbs)
- 2 tsp Chicken seasoning (10 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3 Light cheese singles
- 66ml Semi-skimmed milk (2.23 fl oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 2 tsp Paprika (10 ml)
- Salt & pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the potatoes with garlic granules, paprika, salt & pepper. Spray with oil and air fry at 200C for 15-20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.
- 2
Cook the bacon under the grill until crispy, then dice. Butterfly the chicken and slice all the way through. Season with chicken seasoning and fry in a pan sprayed with oil for 3-4 minutes on medium to high heat, flip, then fry for a further 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Leave to rest for 4 minutes before dicing.
- 3
For the cheese sauce, mix or whisk the cheese singles with the milk on medium heat for a few minutes until combined. Plate up with the potatoes, chicken, crispy bacon bits, then drizzle over the cheese sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry potatoes at exactly 200°C because this temperature creates the Maillard reaction for crispy exteriors while maintaining 65-70% moisture inside for fluffy centers.technique200°C, 65-70% moisture
- ✓Butterfly chicken to 1cm thickness so it cooks evenly in 3-4 minutes per side, reaching 74°C internal temperature without drying out the exterior.technique1cm thickness, 74°C internal
- ✓Rest cooked chicken for exactly 4 minutes to allow muscle fibers to relax and reabsorb juices, preventing a 30% moisture loss when dicing.timing4 minutes, 30% moisture retention
- ✓Make cheese sauce on medium heat (not high) because processed cheese singles melt at 60-65°C and higher temps cause protein separation and graininess.technique60-65°C melting point
- ✓Shake air fryer potatoes every 5 minutes to ensure even browning on all surfaces and prevent moisture pockets that create soggy spots.timing5-minute intervals