Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs

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Quick and easy, the combo of chicken, cream cheese and bacon makes this dish irresistible.
Main Course, Tray bake
4
10 mins
25 mins
35 mins
Main Course, Tray bake
4
10 mins
25 mins
35 mins

Ingredients

\8 chicken thighs, skinless
\4 pieces of streaky bacon, diced
\½ cup of cream cheese
\4 teaspoons of paprika
\2 teaspoons of garlic, crushed
\chives, chopped, to serve

Instructions

  1. Add a splash of oil to a large fry pan over medium-high heat and add the diced bacon. Cook until crispy.
  2. While the bacon is cooking, mix together cream cheese, 2 teaspoons paprika and 1 teaspoon garlic into a small bowl.
  3. Remove bacon and set aside, saving the bacon fat.
  4. Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining paprika and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook the chicken thighs in the same pan for 4 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden.
  5. Place the chicken and bacon fat in an oven tray and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of each chicken thigh. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes at 200°C, or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Sprinkle the bacon on top just before serving.

Notes

Tip: Sprinkle a handful of mozzarella cheese on top of the cream cheese before baking for extra cheesiness.

Contains Meat. Dairy Free. Egg Free. Gluten Free. Recipe credit: Tegel

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