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Spinach and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs Delight!

Delicious Spinach and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, shredded Swiss cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Carefully lift the skin of each chicken thigh to create a pocket. Stuff each thigh with the spinach and cheese mixture, distributing it evenly among the thighs.
  4. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the stuffed chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for about 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs over and sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly on top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed chicken thighCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can use skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts.
  • To add a bit of spice, mix in some red pepper flakes with the spinach and cheese filling.

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