ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES

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My mom's tender roasted chicken with potatoes and sage dressing is even more delicious than its aroma while baking. My children enjoy this meal as much as I did when I was young. -Sandra Melnychenko, Grandview, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
8 cups cubed day-old white bread
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
6 medium baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in the poultry seasoning and sage. , Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Stir in celery mixture and chicken broth; gently toss until moistened. Just before baking, loosely stuff chicken; tie drumsticks together., Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine the paprika, salt and pepper; rub over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours, basting every 30 minutes. Place the potatoes around chicken; cover and bake 1-1/2 hours longer or until potatoes are tender and a thermometer reads 180° for poultry and 165° for stuffing. , Sprinkle with parsley. Reserve pan drippings and thicken for gravy if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883 calories, Fat 43g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 56g protein.