Chicken and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

Chicken and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients:

6 large white potatoes, parboiled

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

½ of a  white onion, chopped

1 tablespoon parsley, minced

1 tablespoon basil, minced

1 teaspoon thyme

4 tablespoons milk

4 tablespoons of butter

4 chicken breast tenderloins, cooked and shredded, or shredded roast chicken from the deli

Paprika

Kosher salt

Chicken and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes Preparation:

1. Rub potatoes with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

2. As potatoes bake, mix half of cheese with basil, thyme, parsley and onion. Set aside.

3. When potatoes are done, slice in half. Scoop out potato flesh and put skins back on baking sheet.

4. Add potatoes to cheese mixture. Mash to break up pieces and combine ingredients.

5. Add butter and milk. Mash until fairly smooth.

6. Divide evenly between potato skins. Top with remaining cheese.

7. Bake for another 5-7 minutes until cheese melts. Remove from oven and sprinkle with paprika. Salt to taste.

*Recipe Courtesy of Patricia Fava