My aunt made this simple 4 ingredient dinner when I was visiting, and it tastes just like home.

This oven baked 4-ingredients chicken pot pie stuffed potatoes is the kind of simple, cozy dinner that feels like a hug after a long day. My aunt made this for me when I was visiting her one chilly weekend, and the whole house smelled like home—warm, savory, and comforting. She took tender baked potatoes and stuffed them to the brim with a creamy chicken pot pie filling, then slid the whole glass baking dish back into the oven until everything was bubbling over. With just four pantry-friendly ingredients and hardly any prep, it’s a practical, family-friendly meal that tastes like it took all afternoon, but really didn’t.

These stuffed potatoes are hearty on their own, but I like to round out the plate with something fresh and simple. A crisp green salad with ranch or a basic side of steamed green beans or broccoli balances the creamy filling nicely. Warm dinner rolls or buttered toast soldiers are great for scooping up any extra gravy that spills into the bottom of the baking dish. If you’re feeding a crowd, you can set out a small bowl of shredded cheese or a side of coleslaw so everyone can customize their plate a little, just like a casual family supper at home.

Servings: 4

4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the russet potatoes well and pat them dry. Use a fork to poke each potato several times all over to let steam escape while baking.

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and a fork slides easily into the center. If you’re short on time, you can microwave the potatoes until tender and then finish them in the oven for 10–15 minutes to crisp the skins.

While the potatoes bake, prepare the filling. In a medium saucepan over low to medium heat, combine the cooked shredded chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, and the can of chicken gravy.

Stir the mixture gently as it warms, breaking up any clumps of chicken. Cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the gravy is hot and the peas and carrots are tender. If it gets too thick, you can splash in a tablespoon or two of water to loosen it. Turn off the heat and keep the pan covered so the filling stays warm.

When the potatoes are done, carefully transfer them to a glass baking dish just large enough to hold them snugly in a single layer. Let them cool for a few minutes until they’re safe to handle.

Using a sharp knife, slice each potato lengthwise down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom. Gently squeeze the ends toward the middle to open up the potato and fluff the insides with a fork, creating a space for the filling while keeping the potato mostly intact.

Spoon the hot chicken pot pie filling generously into each potato, letting it overflow slightly so it spills into the glass baking dish, just like a cozy pot pie that bubbled over in the oven. Divide the filling as evenly as you can among the four potatoes.

Return the glass baking dish with the stuffed potatoes to the 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the gravy is bubbling around the edges and the tops look hot and glossy. This step helps the flavors meld and gives that homey, baked-pot-pie feel.

Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and let the potatoes rest for about 5 minutes so the filling can thicken slightly. Use a large spoon to serve, making sure to scoop up some of the creamy chicken, peas, carrots, and extra gravy from the bottom of the dish for each plate. Serve warm.

For picky eaters, you can use a frozen vegetable mix without peas or swap in just diced carrots or corn—whatever your family will actually eat without a fuss. If someone in your house isn’t big on potato skins, scoop the baked potato flesh into the glass dish, lightly mash it, then spoon the chicken pot pie mixture over the top and bake it casserole-style instead of as individual stuffed potatoes. For extra richness (if you don’t mind going beyond four ingredients), you can stir a handful of shredded cheddar or a splash of heavy cream into the filling before baking, or sprinkle cheese on top of the potatoes for the last few minutes in the oven. To save time on busy weeknights, bake or microwave the potatoes ahead of time and keep them in the fridge; when you’re ready for dinner, warm the filling, stuff the potatoes, and do the final bake. Leftovers reheat nicely in the same glass dish, covered with foil in a low oven, or in the microwave in short bursts so the gravy doesn’t separate. If you need to stretch the meal for more people, use 6 medium potatoes and add a little extra gravy or a splash of chicken broth to the filling so there’s enough to go around.