Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Thighs Ingredients

For the Chicken Thighs:

3 large chicken thighs, boneless, skinless (1 3/4 to 2 lbs, even-sized pieces)

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp paprika

11/2 Tbsp olive oil

For the Filling:

4 oz cream cheese, cold

1 Tbsp mayonnaise

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped

1/4 cup mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with a rack in the center. In a mixing bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo and garlic with a fork then stir in mozzarella, parmesan and chopped spinach leaves until combined.

2. Lay chicken on a flat surface and cut slit 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way through.

Stuff each chicken thigh with 1/3 of the mixture and seal horizontally with a toothpick (make sure the chicken thigh can lay flat on the sides for searing.

3. Season the outside of the chicken thigh all over with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp paprika, or season to taste.

4. Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof pan such as cast iron, or large heavy-bottomed skillet over

medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown on each side.

5. Flip a second time and immediately transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake at 425°F for 10-15 minutes until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at 165°F. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan juices over chicken to serve. #stuffedchickenthighs #chicken #chickenthighs #fyp #foodtiktok #foodie #homemade #homecooking #homecook #cooking #cook