Healthy Stuffed Baked Potato | 45g Protein Comfort Food Win

Healthy Stuffed Baked Potato — 45g Protein, All The Comfort!

The National Restaurant Association named stuffed baked potatoes a top comfort food trend for 2026 — and this healthy version gives you all the indulgence at under 480 calories with 45 grams of protein! The secret is using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and loading it with chicken and broccoli!

🥔 Perfect Baked Potato Method

• Scrub potato, prick all over with fork
• Rub with olive oil and sea salt
• Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 45-60 minutes
• OR microwave 8-10 minutes turning halfway
• Potato is done when knife slides in easily

🤫 Secret Loaded Chicken Filling

• 150g rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets, steamed
• 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (replaces sour cream!)
• 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt, pepper, paprika
• Green onions to top

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bake or microwave potato until fully cooked
2. Mix chicken, broccoli, Greek yogurt, and seasonings
3. Split potato open and fluff the inside with fork
4. Load generously with chicken mixture
5. Top with cheese, green onions, and paprika
6. Optional: return to oven 5 minutes to melt cheese

📊 Nutrition Per Potato

• 🔥 Calories: 475
• 💪 Protein: 45g
• 🌾 Carbs: 48g (complex carbs!)
• 🌱 Fiber: 7g

🎨 4 More Topping Ideas

• 🥦 Classic — chicken + broccoli + cheddar
• 🌮 Mexican — ground turkey + black beans + salsa
• 🐟 Seafood — tuna + Greek yogurt + dill
• 🥬 Veggie — spinach + mushroom + feta

🥔 Make this comfort food tonight! Save this and share with someone who loves loaded potatoes. Check our full healthy comfort food collection for more weight loss friendly comfort meals!