CHICKEN & SMOKEY CHEDDAR STUFFED POTATOES - Manitoba Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 large russet or other baker potatoes
• 1 cup (250 ml) whole milk (lukewarm)
• 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (250 ml) shredded smoked Cheddar (or other smoked cheese), divided
• 3 minced green onions
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
• ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) fresh ground pepper
• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried oregano
• 2 ½ cups (625 ml) diced cooked chicken
• 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, chopped (or ½ cup bacon bits)