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BBQ Chicken Topped Potatoes

November 28, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

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bbq chicken topped potatoes

I’ve been on a potato kick lately. Big, big potato kick.

Totally pregnancy related. But still, a big kick.

I think it’s the butter. I generally eat a low-fat diet and I sense that when baby needs to grow and needs some fat, I crave potatoes. Because my body knows that I will slather butter all over them and get some good fat into the potato. (Amazing, I think, how the body knows what it needs!)

I could eat them just like this…loaded up with butter, pepper and a little garlic salt.

But since I have these dudes to feed, I thought I’d throw some BBQ chicken (and cheese onto Steve’s) on top. (Boy’s are dairy-free…still. Last time I tested, we got reactions 🙁 )

bbq chicken topped potatoes

So…this is an inexpensive one (potatoes are SO cheap right now!) for all those “meat and potato” mouths you have to feed!

bbq chicken topped potatoes
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BBQ Chicken Topped Potatoes

A little twist on your meat and potato meal! Tangy BBQ chicken on top of a warm, buttery baked potato.
Prep Time15 minutes minutes
Cook Time1 hour hour
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4-6 baking potatoes (depending on how hungry the crowd is!)
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts or thighs
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • Butter, salt and pepper for potatoes
  • Shredded Cheese for topping
  • 1 lb. baby carrots

Instructions

  • Bake the potatoes in the oven for an hour at 350 degrees. Or in the slow cooker.
  • Meanwhile, add the chicken with about 1/2 cup of water and the BBQ sauce to a Dutch oven or saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 20 minutes, or until chicken is soft and tender. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then shred the chicken with 2 forks.
  • Once the potatoes are done, add butter and salt and pepper, mix and mash. Top with the shredded BBQ chicken and then cheese.
  • Serve BBQ Chicken Potatoes with side of veggies or fruit.

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Comments

  1. Rachel says

    November 28, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    This is a great idea for a lunch too! I put my potatoes in the crockpot. Wash them and put them in the crock pot on high for 2-3 hours and you have baked potatoes. Do not add anything to the crock pot but potatoes.

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  2. Stephanie says

    November 29, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Sounds yummy! We like to do chili-topped potatoes as our 2nd day meal after I’ve made a crockpot of chili. Bet you’d like that too!

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  3. Shelly says

    December 27, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Love your ideas.

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  4. Visite Aqui says

    November 1, 2013 at 9:04 am

    It looks awesome! Just loved it!

    Reply
  5. Fabricio says

    September 10, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    I love sloppy joe! I first tried when I was in the US. I will try this recipe!

    Reply
  6. Visitar site says

    March 8, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    I love potatoes chicken! thanks.

    Reply
  7. Importando com Sucesso says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Very very good!

    Reply
  8. Marcelo Amaral says

    March 15, 2015 at 10:44 am

    wow! ate that last saturday and it was delicious! definetely a great meal for a very affordable price

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  9. Bernardo Jacques says

    March 17, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Looks delicious and is cheap! I’ll try

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  10. Bruno says

    April 29, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    Cool, Thanks for Sharing !!

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  11. Carlos says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Love everything that goes with potatos, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Davi says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Site de that Nossa legais Maravilhosas com Dicas, eu amo muito batatas !!
    Parabéns belo Publicar !!!

    Reply
  13. matt medalla says

    February 27, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    sounds great!

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