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Potato Skins with Buffalo Chicken

Potato Skins with Buffalo Chicken

276 Ratings
276 Ratings
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Potato Skins with Buffalo Chicken on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

This lively dish gives a nod to buffalo chicken wings but without extra fat and calories. Start with a foundation of nutritious potatoes -- which are naturally high in potassium, vitamin C, and fiber -- and replace fried wings with shredded chicken breast and top with fresh tomatoes and onions. Don't forget the celery sticks.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (about 6 oz each)
  • 9 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup non-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup fat-reduced sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 4 celery stalks

Directions

  1. Center oven rack and preheat oven to 425 °F.
  2. Place chicken in a sauté pan, add water, and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes and remove from pan; let cool slightly. When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred using two forks, one in each hand.
  3. While chicken is simmering, wash and scrub potatoes with a clean vegetable brush under running water and slit each one lengthwise about 1-inch deep.
  4. Place potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  5. Slice each potato in half length-wise, scoop out potato, leaving a 1/4 inch shell. Mash potato together with hot pepper sauce, sour cream, margarine, and milk. Fold in blue cheese and shredded chicken.
  6. Spoon mixture into potato skins slightly denting center (to hold fresh toppings after baking).
  7. Place filled potato skins on a 9x13 inch baking sheet and bake about 15 to 20 minutes until tops are golden brown.
  8. Dice tomatoes and green onions. Cut celery stalks into four inch sticks.
  9. To serve, top potatoes with onions and tomatoes. Serve celery sticks on the side for scooping potato contents.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with a glass of non-fat milk and apple slices.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 360
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 550 mg
Carbohydrates 44 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 150 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 1355 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 360
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA 6 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 13 mg
Cholesterol 45 mg
Carbohydrates 44 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 150 mg
Potassium 1355 mg
Sodium 550 mg
Copper 327 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 84 mg
Phosphorus 348 mg
Selenium 20 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 145 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 1.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 36 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 36 mcg
Folate 62 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 11 mg
Choline 92 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 2 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups
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