Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Thighs
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
35
minutesCalories
527
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.
