Baked Chicken Recipes
Cheesy Italian-Style Chicken Thighs
Servings: 4 (2 thighs each)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) Wisconsin fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) Wisconsin parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup prepared pesto
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 slices bacon, fried crisp, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), bone-in with skin
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken; mix well. Spread mixture under skin of each thigh and secure skin with wooden picks.
- Season exterior of skin with additional salt, pepper and Italian seasoning, if desired.
- Bake on rimmed baking sheet for 25 to 30 minutes or until skin is golden and juices run clear.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before removing wooden picks and serving.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin