Keto Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Thighs
Keto Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 5 bacon slices
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3/4 cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- On a baking sheet, place the bacon slices about 1⁄2 inch apart. Put the sheet in the preheated oven. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crispy.
- Set aside to cool. Maintain the oven temperature.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the spinach and garlic. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Remove the spinach from the skillet. Set aside.
- Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sautéed spinach, and chopped bacon.
- On a at surface, lay out the chicken thighs. Spread the meat open so the thighs lay at.
- Place an equal portion of the cream cheese mixture on each piece of chicken.
- Top each with the Swiss cheese, equally divided.
- Close the thighs. Secure with toothpicks. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish.
- Put the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for about 18 minutes with a meat thermometer, check the internal temperature. It should reach 165°F before serving.
Nutrition
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