HARVEST STUFFED CHICKEN

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This roasted chicken is easy enough to prepare every day, yet special enough for company. The corn bread and savory enhance the flavor of the homemade stuffing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix, prepared as directed and crumbled or 3 cups crushed corn bread stuffing
3 cups unseasoned stuffing croutons
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup chopped green onions
4 teaspoons minced fresh savory or 1 teaspoon dried savory
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 to 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cornbread crumbs and croutons. In a large skillet, saute the celery, mushrooms, red pepper, ham, onions, savory, salt and pepper in oil until vegetables are tender. Add to crumb mixture. Stir in enough broth to moisten. , Stuff chicken. Place breast side up on a rack in a large roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/4 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for chicken and 165° for stuffing. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857 calories, Fat 46g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 231mg cholesterol, Sodium 1244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 65g protein.