OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH STUFFING

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This is an old recipe. I have no clue where it originated from, but we have been making it for years. It is a no-fail recipe--great for company or just a quiet meal alone. Complete the meal with a salad and warm crusty bread.

Provided by Jessica Costello

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 lbs roasting chickens
12 ounces herb stuffing mix (Stove Top)
1 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion (chopped)
3/4 cup frozen chopped spinach (thawed drained)
2 ounces prosciutto (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons sage
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
4 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350°F.
  • In large bowl mix stuffing mix with water.
  • In large skillet melt butter over med heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, sage and rosemary.
  • Sauté about 2 minute.
  • Add spinach.
  • Sauté for another 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add cream.
  • Mix spinach mixture with stuffing in bowl.
  • Spoon stuffing into chicken.
  • Close with metal skewers.
  • Sprinkle chicken with poultry seasoning and paprika.
  • Bake in roasting pan 1 hr 45 minutes - 2 hours.
  • Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.3, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 172.1, Sodium 1002.4, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 41.1

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