Elegant Stuffed Chicken Quarters
Transform dinner into a gourmet experience with these Elegant Stuffed Chicken Quarters, a perfect balance of savory flavors and refined presentation. Juicy chicken leg quarters are delicately stuffed beneath their golden, crispy skin with a creamy filling of softened cream cheese, fresh spinach, Parmesan, garlic, and aromatic herbs like parsley and thyme. Seasoned with paprika and bathed in melted butter, each bite is bursting with rich flavor and comforting textures. This show-stopping dish is both easy to prepare and stunning enough for special occasions. Serve alongside roasted vegetables, fluffy mashed potatoes, or a crisp garden salad for a truly sophisticated meal that feels indulgent and effortless. Ready in just over an hour, this is the perfect recipe to impress guests or elevate a family dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken leg quarters
- 120 grams cream cheese, softened
- 100 grams fresh spinach, chopped
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking dish with foil or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Prepare the stuffing: In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, and thyme leaves until well combined.
Carefully lift the skin of each chicken quarter without removing it completely, creating a pocket. Stuff about 2 tablespoons of the prepared filling under the skin of each chicken quarter, spreading it out evenly.
Brush the outside of the chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle the paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken for seasoning.
Place the stuffed chicken quarters in the prepared baking dish, skin side up.
Drizzle the melted butter over the chicken to ensure extra crispiness and flavor during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve hot alongside roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete and elegant meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 263.8 g | 338% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.3 g | 486% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1175 mg | 392% | |
| Sodium | 2740 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 212.1 g | 424% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 927 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2746 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
