Pesto Stuffed Chicken Thighs are a delicious and flavorful dish where juicy chicken thighs are filled with aromatic pesto, making for an easy yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 5 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 1/2 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lift the skin of each chicken thigh and place a tablespoon of pesto under the skin. Spread it evenly, and then pull the skin back over the pesto.
- Rub the olive oil over the skin, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, skin side up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1745mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2506IUCalcium: 203mgIron: 1mg