Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Chicken Thighs

This chicken thigh recipe was given to me by a coworker. It's savory and spicy at the same time and quick to make!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 430 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 7 boneless chicken thighs
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, chilled
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole serrano peppers
• 1 (12 ounce) package bacon, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry chicken until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and let cool.

Step 3

Cut cream cheese into thick slices. Slice serrano peppers in half. Place cream cheese and serrano peppers over the center of each chicken thigh. Roll thighs up and wrap with bacon slices. Place in a baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 1 hour.