High Protein Classic Jacket Potatoes
Elevate your comfort food game with these High Protein Classic Jacket Potatoes, a nutritious twist on a timeless favorite. Perfectly baked russet potatoes become the crispy-edged vessels for a hearty, protein-packed filling combining creamy cottage cheese, tender diced chicken breast, vibrant steamed broccoli, and melty cheddar cheese. Seasoned with a touch of olive oil, salt, and pepper, and finished with fresh chives, this recipe is both indulgent and healthy. Ready in just over an hour, these stuffed jacket potatoes make a satisfying standalone meal or a protein-rich accompaniment to a refreshing salad. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is your go-to for flavor, simplicity, and nourishment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Large russet potatoes
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 1 cup Cooked and diced chicken breast
- 1 cup Chopped broccoli
- 0.5 cup Grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat dry. Prick each potato several times with a fork.
Rub each potato with a small amount of olive oil and sprinkle lightly with half of the salt. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the skins are crispy and the insides are tender.
While the potatoes are baking, steam the chopped broccoli for about 5-7 minutes until tender, then set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cooked chicken breast, steamed broccoli, grated cheddar cheese, remaining salt, and black pepper.
Once the potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven. Carefully cut a slit in the top of each potato and gently squeeze from the ends to open them without breaking them apart.
Spoon an equal amount of the high-protein filling mixture into each potato, ensuring they are generously filled.
Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven on a baking tray and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melty.
Remove from the oven and garnish each potato with freshly chopped chives before serving.
Serve the high protein jacket potatoes hot as a satisfying main dish or alongside a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 61.3 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3400 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 123.6 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 651 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 4786 mg | 102% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
