Description
Juicy chicken thighs stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese filling, then seared to golden perfection and baked until tender. This comforting dinner is surprisingly simple and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped and sautéed
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sautéed spinach, mozzarella, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken thigh, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the filling and press gently to close.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use toothpicks to secure the stuffed chicken if needed.
- Squeeze excess moisture from spinach to prevent a watery filling.
- Taste the filling before stuffing to adjust seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken thigh
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, spinach chicken, cream cheese chicken, weeknight dinner, easy chicken recipe