Stuffed Chicken Thighs
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5.0
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
269 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Stuffed Chicken Thighs
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Nothing is as delicious as our stuffed chicken thighs with a creamy spinach and cheese filling. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
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Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup frozen spinach thawed
- ⅓ cup ricotta cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and set aside. 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Place the spinach in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much water as possible. (Note: use a towel that you aren’t in love with or opt for paper towels. Your towel could stain.) ½ cup frozen spinach
- In a medium bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the spinach, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and mozzarella cheese and set aside. ⅓ cup ricotta cheese, 3 ounces cream cheese, 1 clove garlic, 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Place the chicken thighs between two pieces of plastic wrap (or into a gallon sized resealable bag. You may have to work in batches.) Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to about ¼ inch thick.
- Uncover the chicken thighs and spread some of the filling (about ¼- ⅓ cup depending on how large your chicken thighs are) onto each chicken thigh.
- Roll up the chicken so the filling is in the middle (like a cinnamon roll) and secure with toothpicks.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear each side of the chicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken thighs to the prepared casserole dish and place into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
- Remove the toothpicks and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can also make these stuffed chicken thighs in the air fryer. Free up your oven and place the chicken thighs in your air fryer set to 350ºF for 10-12 minutes. Line the basket with aluminum foil if you'd like so it is easier to clean up. Make sure that the chicken reaches 165°F before serving.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 6 rolled chicken thighs, with 1 serving being 1 piece of chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
- You can also make these stuffed chicken thighs in the air fryer. Free up your oven and place the chicken thighs in your air fryer set to 350ºF for 10-12 minutes. Line the basket with aluminum foil if you'd like so it is easier to clean up. Make sure that the chicken reaches 165°F before serving.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1059mg
(44%)
Potassium
376mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1931IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1059mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1931IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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