Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs stuffed with cream cheese and spinach, wrapped in crispy bacon for a rich keto entrée. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cream cheese, fresh spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup softened cream cheese, 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese until combined.
  2. Step 2: Butterfly 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs by slicing horizontally but not cutting through. Season inside and out with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Spoon the cheese and spinach mixture evenly inside each chicken thigh and fold closed. Wrap each stuffed thigh tightly with 1 strip of bacon.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place bacon-wrapped chicken thighs seam side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until bacon is browned and crispy.
  5. Step 5: Flip thighs and transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  6. Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set.

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