Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Thighs is a spinach bacon stuffed chicken recipe built for a simple dinner option that still fits a low-carb routine. In addition, the recipe card below includes servings, cooking time, and nutrition facts so you can compare it with your own goals. For broader context, see our guides to metabolic health and low-carb vs keto.
Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Thighs
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes35
minutes527
kcalNotes
Ingredients
5 bacon slices
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups spinach
1 tsp minced garlic
3/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
1 pound boneless chicken thighs
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- On a baking sheet, place the bacon slices about ½ inch apart. Put the sheet in the preheated oven. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crispy. Set aside to cool. Maintain the oven temperature.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the spinach and garlic. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Remove the spinach from the skillet. Set aside.
- Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sauteed spinach, and chopped bacon.
- On a flat surface, lay out the chicken thighs. Spread the meat open so the thighs lay flat. Place an equal portion of the cream cheese mixture on each piece of chicken.
- Top each with the Swiss cheese, equally divided.
- Close the thighs. Secure with toothpicks. Season with the salt and pepper. Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish.
- Put the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for about 18 minutes. With a meat thermometer, check the internal temperature. It should reach 165°F before serving.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories527
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
44.1g
68%
- Total Carbohydrate
2.4g
1%
- Protein 29.3g 59%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition note: Nutrition facts are estimated per serving from the ingredients listed. However, exact values can change with brands, portion size, optional toppings, and substitutions.
