Quick & Cozy: Loaded Chips with Shredded Chicken for Busy lives

When I think of a proper tea at home, I picture my dad with a plate of chips and maybe an egg or some leftover chicken.  A simple, no nonsense meal that hits the spot.
Now, loaded fries might seem a bit of a modern thing, more takeaway style, a little showy perhaps, but really, they're just the natural step in the great British tradition of turning humble chips into something a bit more exciting.
Tea time can feel like a race against the clock—kids need feeding, you’re juggling work and life, and somehow dinner has to happen now. If you’re anything like me, you want something proper, filling, and fuss-free. This one's for anyone spinning plates, who want to get a meal on the table (or on the sofa tucked under a cosy blanket) without needing three pans or half an hour of stirring,  who need to feed the family something hearty and (dare I say) a teeny bit special, even if it is a Monday night.
Grab a hot cooked chicken from Woolies (or your local shop), shred it over a pile of golden oven chips, sprinkle with cheese, and you’re almost there. Add a few simple extras, pop it under the grill, and dinner’s done in 30 minutes or less.

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Loaded Chips with Shredded Chicken
(Feeds 4, ready in under 30 minutes)
What you need:
750g frozen oven chips (chunky or skin-on)
1 hot cooked chicken (from Woolworths or your supermarket deli), shredded
1 onion, thinly sliced
100g grated cheddar cheese
Optional: BBQ or brown sauce for drizzling
Black pepper
​A handful of chopped spring onions or parsley (if you’ve got them)

How to do it:
​1. Cook your oven chips as per packet instructions until crispy and golden.
2. While they’re cooking, gently fry the sliced onion until soft and caramelised.
3. Shred the hot cooked chicken—no knives needed, just pull it apart with your fingers or forks.
4. When the chips are ready, transfer them to an ovenproof dish. Scatter over the onion and shredded chicken.
5. Sprinkle generously with cheese, then pop under a hot grill for 5–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
6. Drizzle with BBQ or brown sauce if you fancy, then scatter with spring onions or parsley.
Note* Sour Cream or cream cheese is also lovely mixed into the chicken!

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Dinner sorted, fuss minimal, and everyone’s happy. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something tasty and a bit special, without spending hours in the kitchen.
Got a favourite quick tea hack? Share it with me—I’m always up for new ideas!
Love,
Leigh x