Description
A creamy, cheesy baked chicken dish layered with rich flavors and topped with savory turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 200 grams cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic, olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place chicken thighs in the dish, spread the creamy mixture over them, then top with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon pieces.
- Bake for 35 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and top is golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Let the dish rest after baking to thicken the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before baking.
- Pairs well with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg