How to make Pesto Chicken Loaded Baked Potato

This pesto chicken loaded baked potato is simple, comforting and full of flavor. It combines a fluffy baked potato with tender chicken and a rich creamy pesto sauce for a meal that feels cozy, satisfying and easy to make. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it is the kind of simple homemade dish that still feels special and very craveable.

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.
2. 2Rub the potatoes with a little olive oil and season lightly with salt.
3. 3Bake the potatoes for about 40 to 45 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the inside is soft.
4. 4While the potatoes bake, season the chicken with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
5. 5Cook the chicken in a pan over medium heat until golden and cooked through.
6. 6Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces.
7. 7In a bowl, mix the pesto, Greek yogurt and parmesan until smooth and creamy.
8. 8Add the cooked chicken to the pesto mixture and stir to coat well.
9. 9Slice the baked potatoes open and gently fluff the inside with a fork.
10. 10Spoon the creamy pesto chicken mixture into each potato.
11. 11Serve warm.

Tips for the best result

• Bake the potatoes until the center is very soft
• Use freshly cooked chicken for the juiciest result
• Mix the pesto sauce just before serving for the freshest flavor
• Add extra parmesan on top if you want a richer finish

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