Protein Stuffed Potato

December 1, 2023

Savor the simplicity of a Protein-Stuffed Potato, a hearty and protein-packed dish that's both easy to prepare and satisfying. Begin with a wholesome baked potato, whether sweet or white, as the base for this delightful creation.

Next, shred or chop the meat from a rotisserie chicken. Use this tender and flavorful chicken to generously stuff the baked potato, creating a protein-rich filling that makes for a wholesome and hearty meal.

If you desire an extra layer of indulgence, sprinkle some cheese on top and add your favorite toppings. The result is a Protein-Stuffed Potato that combines the comforting warmth of a baked potato with the savory goodness of rotisserie chicken—a delicious and nourishing dish for any occasion.

INGREDIENTS

1 rotisserie chicken
1 potato, sweet or white

STEPS

If the potato is not cooked, wash and stab both sides with a fork.
Microwave 4 minutes on each side, flipping over halfway through and cooking a total of 8 minutes. Another option if you’re a planner is to bake several potatoes in the oven as a meal prep. Stab both sides and bake at 400 for 1 hour, flipping over at halfway.
Top with chicken, optional cheese, and dressing or hot sauce. I used Organic Girl white cheddar here.

Notes: Sweet Potatoes and white potatoes have about the same amount of carbohydrates for energy so from a storing standpoint they’re super similar. Since they are the only starch at your meal you have “room” to store either one. I recently tested this meal with my GCM and had a higher spike in blood sugar than I like, but the sweet potato was ginormous, ha! Shoot for a potato about the size of your fist. That’s a great gentle guideline for serving suggestions. And remember, don’t let the ghosts of diets past tell you that potatoes are bad or sweet potatoes are superior to white. Nutrition science is always changing so we’ve gotta tweak and pivot. Try it, and go on how you feel after you eat.