Potato Boats with White Chicken Chili ~ Hallowed out baked potatoes crisped perfectly and filled with White Chicken Chili, roasted green chilies, and topped with Monterrey Jack cheese.I have never been happier for snow in all my life.
Yes, that is a statement I never thought to utter.
The temperature lately has been in the teens during the day and below zero at night. That’s just wee bit too cold for this lady.
For it to snow, it has to warm up into the 30’s. 30’s and warm seems like an oxymoron to me (unless we’re talking Celsius), but I’ll take what I can get. I have to laugh when my family in Southern California start to complain about how cold it is when the mercury dips to the low 60’s and high 50’s. For us in Utah, that’s shorts and flip-flops weather. Alas, I shouldn’t mock too much, as I was once like them.
Because it has been so cold, nothing says warming comfort food like chili. With the Big Game coming, I don’t want to spend my half-time in the kitchen making food, so when I saw Progresso’s Southwest Style White Chicken Chili and Beans, well, my menu just got a whole lot easier.
Even though I watch all the football games from the comfort of my living room, with the heat on, wearing layers of clothing, I still get a chill watching the players out on the field freezing. Did you catch the recent game where it was the 3rd coldest game in the history of the sport? Yeah, that’s cold.It looks like the cold conditions are going to stay for a bit, I decided for this game day gathering to make chili to warm up with. I’ve also been craving baked potatoes. They are a treat I make just a few times a year (the whole carb thing, and all.) Enter this recipe. Potato boats, filled with Progresso’s Southwest Style White Chicken Chili and Beans, encapsulated with a whole, fire-roasted green chili and then covered with cheese. I tossed the assembled yumminess under the broiler to melt the cheese and in just a few minutes, it was time to eat.
Some notes on making this recipe. My grandma taught me to not coat my potato in anything before I bake it, allowing the skin to get crispy. A friend pointed out this was just wrong. I personally don’t care if you coat your potato in anything or not. If that’s how you roll, go for it. But don’t poke them with holes. Also, there’s a reason why there is a children’s game called hot potato. Use care when removing them from the oven, and allow them to cool sufficiently before you slice them open.
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet baker potatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-20 package Progresso Southwest White Chicken Chili
- 1-7 oz can whole green chilies (fire roasted or not)
- 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese; grated
Instructions
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Scrub clean the potatoes, and pat dry.
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Place in a pre-heated 450° oven, do not poke holes in them. Cook for about an hour. At the end of the cooking time, check doneness by sticking a fork in them, they should go in and out with ease.
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Once potatoes are done, remove from oven and allow them to rest for at least 10 minutes or until they are safe to be handled.
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While the potatoes are cooling, open the chili and cook according to package directions.
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Open the green chilies and slice them to be opened and flat.
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Grate the cheese.
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Once the potatoes have cooled, slice them in half and hallow them out; reserve the softened potato for another use.
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Turn on the broiler.
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Brush the hallowed potato with olive oil and set on a baking sheet. Place in the broiler and allow to crisp up, about 3 minutes, but keep on eye on them, they can burn quickly.
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Fill the potato with chili.
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Place a flattened green chili over the chili, tucking the sides of the green chili into the potato. Cover with cheese.
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Broil for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and browning.
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Remove from the broiler and serve immediately.
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Optional garnish: cilantro, sour cream, hot sauce, and diced avocado.


Progresso Chili is available nationally in the soup aisle and has a suggested retail price of $4.49 per 20-ounce chili pouch (2-2 ½ servings). For more information on the entire line of Progresso products, and new game day-ready recipes and serving ideas click here or check them out on Facebook. How might you use Progresso Chili this Game Day?
44 Comments
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
January 22, 2016 at 4:42 amNow this is a fun way to serve chili! What a wonderful idea! Total comfort!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:30 pmIt’s is, and the innards are great for another day.
Christie
January 22, 2016 at 5:46 amLove how versatile this recipe is. I could serve it for dinner or even an appetizer for a party.
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:29 pmAnyway will be perfect.
Marye
January 22, 2016 at 5:52 amThese potatoes look so good! I love the chili filling!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:29 pmIt’s so good.
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom
January 22, 2016 at 6:11 amMichelle, this is SUCH a good idea. I love stuffed potatoes with chili–but never have done white chili. YUM!!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:29 pmNew take and an old classic.
Florian @ContentednessCooking
January 22, 2016 at 8:24 amPotatoes and chill! Awesome combination, fantastic recipe!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:28 pmThey have a vegan chili option too.
Caroline | carolinescooking
January 22, 2016 at 8:39 amI made a beef/turkey chili with sweet potato not so long ago and it was delicious, so I can imagine this white chicken with potatoes is really tasty as well. Looks and sounds just right for colder weather.
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:28 pmYours sounds fab!!!
Kaitie
January 22, 2016 at 10:59 amThese are making my mouth water! I love it! Delicious and a complete meal.
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:28 pmAnd so easy to do.
Denise Wright
January 22, 2016 at 12:17 pmTo me, potatoes are the best comfort food. I am really tired right now so I cannot tell you how good these look! Great recipe!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:27 pmSo glad you like them.
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
January 22, 2016 at 1:43 pmI am right there with you. The weatherman said it’s supposed to get to 30 on Saturday and 35 on Sunday…a heat wave! I did catch that game – I was happy to be in the comfort of my own living room. But I would have been even happier if I’d had a couple of these in front of me, they sound delicious and comforting.
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:27 pmWhat a winter! Hope you’re not in the East.
Darla
January 22, 2016 at 2:22 pmI love this idea! a unique way to use chili!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:27 pmThank you!!!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
January 22, 2016 at 2:43 pmWait. It only snows in the 30s? How does it snow in Antarctica? I’m so bad at science! But I’m happy that the temperature is rising for you. 🙂
And this chili looks awesome. I love Progresso!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:26 pmI spoke too soon? Temps dropping again.
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:26 pmOh and the snow thing, I’ll get back to you. I’m bad at science too.
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily
January 22, 2016 at 4:45 pmOh my goodness, I had no idea Progresso had this product. Weekday dinner is served!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:25 pmIt’s new!
Analida's Ethnic Spoon
January 22, 2016 at 6:49 pmThese look absolutely fabulous! I love the chili!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:25 pmIt’s really tasty.
Heather | Heather Likes Food
January 23, 2016 at 7:01 pmWhat a great idea! Yum!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:23 pmThank you!
Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love Give
January 24, 2016 at 8:00 pmWhat a lovely weeknight meal these would make!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:22 pmThank you.
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze
January 24, 2016 at 11:37 pmThese sound so fun and yummy! Perfect for a game day party!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:22 pmThank you.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
January 25, 2016 at 8:32 amThis is so creative! Loaded potatoes are fantastic and I can’t wait to try these!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:21 pmHope you enjoy them.
Kristyn
January 25, 2016 at 3:27 pmI am in love! This looks so perfect and delicious for cold winter nights!
Michelle De La Cerda
January 26, 2016 at 12:20 pmAnd it’s so easy.
Jennifer Johnson
January 31, 2016 at 2:35 pmWhat a great twist on potato skins.
Michelle De La Cerda
February 1, 2016 at 1:40 amThank you Jennifer.
justine
February 1, 2016 at 11:55 amI had no idea Progresso made chili! I love their soups, i’ll have to try this!
Michelle De La Cerda
February 1, 2016 at 8:14 pmThey are new to the market, you can find them on the soup aisle.
Sandra Shaffer
February 3, 2016 at 11:26 amWhite chili is my favorite winter food! Love how creative these potato boats are! Great quick week day meal!
Michelle De La Cerda
February 3, 2016 at 12:10 pmThank you Sandra.
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