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Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Nothing is as delicious as our stuffed chicken thighs with a creamy spinach and cheese filling. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Roll up the chicken so the filling is in the middle (like a cinnamon roll) and secure with toothpicks.
  8. In a skillet over medium heat, sear each side of the chicken for 2-3 minutes.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

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

% 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.