Cheese and Herb-Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Asparagus

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Juicy chicken thighs stuffed with a blend of cream cheese and fresh herbs, baked alongside garlic-roasted asparagus for a satisfying keto meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, cream cheese, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, and 1 minced garlic clove until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Carefully loosen the skin of 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs without detaching it. Spread the cream cheese herb mixture evenly under each thigh’s skin.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs on a large baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the chicken and season with 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
  4. Step 4: Toss 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Arrange asparagus on the same baking sheet around the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and skin is golden and crispy, and asparagus is tender.

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