Garlic and Cheddar Chicken Thighs

Garlic and Cheddar Chicken Thighs

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 323.4
  • Total Fat: 17.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 72.8 mg
  • Sodium: 892.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 19.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Garlic and Cheddar Chicken Thighs calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    4 tablespoons margarine or butter
    2 to 4 ounces sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, diced thinly or grated
    1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
    6 to 8 Chicken thighs, skinned
    2 to 3 cloves chopped garlic
    3/4 cup plain or seasoned bread crumbs

Directions

The seasonings in this chicken dish are amazing. The whole dish is full of flavor. Serve with rice or wide noodles.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Sauté garlic in margarine for one minute, then remove pot from flame to prevent burning. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and cheeses.

3. Dip chicken pieces in margarine mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture. Place in a baking dish (if any garlic margarine mixture is left, pour over the chicken).

4. Place in the oven and bake chicken for approximately 1 hour, then shut off the oven and let it sit in the oven for an additional 15 minutes.

5. Serve with rice or wide noodles that have been mixed with the pan drippings and bits of cheese from the bottom of the dish.

Makes 6 to 8 servings depending on how much chicken used. 1 piece per serving.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MCHERNANDEZ71.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was so flavorful and crispy. We loved it. I baked it on a cookie cooling rack set over a sheet pan. Next time I would add some black pepper and red pepper flakes. I will make this every time I can get my hands on some tasty chicken thighs. You gotta try this. - 1/10/11


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was an easy recipe to make. The whole family loved it! I added a little cayanne pepper to the breadding to give it a kick. Definitely worth trying if you love full flavor! Yummy! - 6/29/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Easy and tastes great. A new family favorite. - 5/16/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    These were very good. We used fat free chedder and it didn't melt just crispied. We also spiced it up with a little cayenne and some other spices. Excellent, I'm having the left overs today for lunch. Thanks - 3/31/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My Husband and I loved it! He wants me to make it again, thanks - 2/22/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I love chicken thighs and this recipe showed them off really well. The cheeses and garlic were so delicious! I will make this again and again--and will use chicken breasts with it too. - 2/16/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was awesome. The whole family enjoyed it. I served it with the noodles like suggested. Thanks for a great recipe. - 10/15/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I thought this was wonderfully delicious. Hubby and son thought it was lacking salt, lol. Next time I'll have to add a little salt. Wonderful recipe, thanks for posting it. - 8/6/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i added more garlic to the recipe and also used skinless, boneless chicken breast. besides that it was great!!!! - 8/1/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is the best chicken I have ever made. I am making it again this week. I have made it once each week since I discovered it, even my hubby likes it and he hates chicken. - 7/24/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was wonderful. We had this with roasted carrots and brown rice. Will make again so sure! - 7/13/09


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    Incredible!
    great flavor - 3/24/21


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    Very Good
    tasty - 12/18/20


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    thank you - 11/23/20


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    Great idea add red chili flakes - 11/19/19


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    Nice flavor. - 8/11/19


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    Incredible!
    I used ground pork rinds instead of bread, and cut the carbs - 7/2/19


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    Very tasty with pleasing texture. A new favorite. - 12/19/18


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    Way too much sodium for me. - 7/28/18


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    O.K.
    Will try to make this gluten free. - 9/16/17


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    Very Good
    this was very tasty and crispy. I expected the cheese to melt. I used shredded cheese and the pieces stayed whole and just got dry and brittle. Sounds awful but was very good actually. Served with rice and green beans. Husband loved it. - 9/4/17


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    scrumptious! - 5/30/17


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    Incredible!
    I'm never making another baked chicken. recipe again. This is so good, tender and bonus points for making my house smell AMAZING! - 5/25/16


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    Incredible!
    Loved this recipe!! Crispy and flavorful! Definite do again! - 3/7/16


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    Very Good
    This was a very tasty dish. I omitted the parmesean because I was fresh out, but it was pretty good anyway. - 12/3/13


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    Incredible!
    This was fantastic! I am definitely going to make this again. Thank you for sharing. However, this is not very diet friendly because it is hard to just eat one piece of chicken.
    - 12/15/12


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    Incredible!
    These were absolutely wonderful! Everyone raved about the chicken. I did add some herbs to the breadcrumbs but otherwise followed the recipe. We loved this and will be making it again! - 9/26/12


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    Incredible!
    I LOVED this recipe. So quick and easy and full of great flavor. Heats up well for leftovers as well. I added some cayenne pepper as well and it was perfect. Making it again tonight!! - 8/23/12


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    Do you think this would be good with breast I'm not big on dark meat

    - 7/5/12


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    Incredible!
    Easy and delicious...family loved it too!! - 1/17/12


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    I liked it... even needed to do a little improv based on what I had on hand, and it came out very delish! thank you. - 12/28/11


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    Incredible!
    Made this last night! My husband and I loved it!! The chicken came out so juicy and tender!! Will definitely make again!! - 11/7/11


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    Very Good
    Yummmmmmm, made this and really enjoyed. Thanks for sharing it! - 6/7/11


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    I'm running to the store this morning for the ingredients and I can't wait to try this out! - 1/16/11


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    Incredible!
    This was awesome!!! I'll definitely make again. Thanks. - 7/28/10


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    Incredible!
    I never have breadcrumbs so I crushed some croutons. Added cayenne and Mrs. Dash to the butter. Beats the tarnation out of Shake & Bake. Will make again for sure. - 6/16/10


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    mmmmmm this sounds so good I am making it this weekend - 1/13/10


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    Incredible!
    So good! I grilled them and I loved it! - 7/7/09


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    This sounds so yummy. I am going to have to go out and get the ingredients and try it tonight! - 7/6/09