Description
These stuffed chicken thighs are packed with flavor from the savory stuffing and crispy bacon. Perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting family meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces stuffing mix
- 1 ½ cups leftover homemade stuffing
- 1½ 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 directions and let it cool completely.
- Lay each chicken thigh on a cutting board and place 2-3 tablespoons of stuffing in the center.
- Fold each chicken thigh closed around the stuffing and wrap tightly with bacon. Sprinkle garlic powder and paprika on top.
- Place any leftover stuffing in the bottom of the baking dish and put the chicken thighs seam side down on top of the stuffing.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding chopped herbs to the stuffing.
You can use store-bought or homemade stuffing as per your preference.
Check the chicken’s internal temperature to ensure it’s fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg