Description
Enjoy the mouthwatering Stuffed Chicken Thighs, filled with savory stuffing and wrapped in crispy bacon. This simple dish is perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces stuffing mix
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 8 slices bacon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Prepare the stuffing according to package directions, then let it cool completely.
- Lay each chicken thigh flat on a cutting board and add 2-3 tablespoons of stuffing to the center.
- Fold each thigh around the stuffing and wrap tightly with a slice of bacon. Sprinkle garlic powder and paprika over the top.
- Spread any leftover stuffing in the bottom of the baking dish, and place the chicken thighs seam side down on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
Ensure the stuffing is completely cool before stuffing the chicken thighs to prevent cooking.
Any leftover stuffing can be used as a side dish or layered in the baking dish with the chicken.
Feel free to customize the stuffing with your favorite herbs or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg