Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter and Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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Juicy chicken thighs stuffed with melted cheese and spinach, seared and finished with garlic butter sauce for a rich and keto-friendly dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs skin-on chicken thighs, mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 6 oz each) skin-on chicken thighs
4 oz, shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup, chopped fresh spinach
4 tbsp butter
4 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Carefully separate skin from 4 chicken thighs and stuff under the skin 1 oz shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach evenly among them.
Step 2: Season chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 4: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat and add 4 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, then remove from heat.
Step 5: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast chicken for 12-15 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Step 6: Remove chicken from oven, spoon garlic butter over the tops, and serve hot.