Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Cuisine:
American
Course:
Main Course, Tray bake
Description
Quick and easy, the combo of chicken, cream cheese and bacon makes this dish irresistible.
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
Equipment
Instructions
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Add a splash of oil to a large fry pan over medium-high heat and add the diced bacon. Cook until crispy.
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While the bacon is cooking, mix together cream cheese, 2 teaspoons paprika and 1 teaspoon garlic into a small bowl.
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Remove bacon and set aside, saving the bacon fat.
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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.
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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.
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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