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.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken dinner, chicken thighs recipe

Servings:

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Julie Clark

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

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.
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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. **

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