Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Ingredients List
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cooking spray
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6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 egg
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¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 small onion, minced
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1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
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10 black olives, pitted and minced
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½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
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6 toothpicks
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1 pound red potatoes, scrubbed and halved
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1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
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olive oil, or to taste
Cooking Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with foil and greasing it with cooking spray.
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Flatten chicken thighs on a clean surface. Use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a large bowl, whisk the egg with a fork. Add 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, chopped onion, tomato, and black olives. Stir in enough breadcrumbs to form a cohesive filling.
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Spoon the filling into the center of each chicken thigh. Fold the chicken over the filling and secure with toothpicks. Place the stuffed thighs on the prepared baking sheet, and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese.
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Arrange the potatoes and carrots around the chicken thighs. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear. The vegetables should be tender, and a thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165°F (74°C).
Nutritional Information (per portion)
| 281 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 281 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 379mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 16g | 33% |
| Vitamin C 14mg | 15% |
| Calcium 71mg | 5% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 748mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5