Description
Stuffed chicken thighs offer a delightful combination of tender meat and savory stuffing, wrapped in crispy bacon. This mouthwatering recipe is perfect for a quick dinner, packed with flavor and easy to prepare, making it a go-to dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces stuffing mix
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 8 slices bacon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Prepare the stuffing according to the package directions and let it cool completely.
- Place each chicken thigh on a cutting board and add stuffing in the center (about 2-3 tablespoons).
- Fold the chicken thighs around the stuffing, wrapping them tightly with bacon, and sprinkle garlic powder and paprika on top.
- Add any remaining stuffing to the bottom of the baking dish and place the chicken thighs seam side down on top.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
You can use leftover homemade stuffing instead of store-bought for a personal touch.
Ensure the chicken is wrapped tightly with bacon to keep the stuffing inside during cooking.
Experiment with additional spices to enhance the flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg