Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs wrapped in smoky bacon and stuffed with melted cheese for a decadent keto-friendly main course. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs skin-on, boneless chicken thighs, bacon strips, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 610 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 American cuisine 610 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pat 4 skin-on, boneless chicken thighs dry. Gently loosen the skin and spread the cheese mixture evenly under the skin of each thigh.
  3. Step 3: Wrap each chicken thigh with 2 strips of bacon, securing the ends underneath. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Place chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 4 minutes until bacon starts to crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken thighs and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and bacon is crispy.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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