Lemon Stuffed Chicken

27 Reviews

“Use an instant stuffing to make this quick, savory, lemon herb chicken and stuffing dish. A great gourmet flavor that is made in minutes.” - by Pbearfin

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
2 cups stuffing mix
2 lemons
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Stuff the bird with the prepared stuffing and rub the skin with the olive oil. Cut 1 lemon in half; cover the opening of the bird with a lemon half and stuffing (save the other half for garnish). Pour the juice of the second lemon over the bird. Season the bird with the salt, paprika, rosemary and sage.
Cover and bake in preheated oven for 1 to 2 hours. Remove the cover half way through baking to brown. Baste often.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
447 cal
22%

Fat
27.8 g
43%

Carbs
17.4 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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marywitky

Oct. 3, 2003

"In the interest of time and calories , I omitted the stuffing and put a whole lemon, cut in half in the chicken cavity. It was one of the best chicken recipes I have ever made. I will certainly make..." See more it again. "

chellebelle

Jan. 2, 2005

"This is a great way to roast a chicken. I prefer to roast some potatoes in the pan with the bird rather than use a bread stuffing inside of it (actually I'd like BOTH, but I have to cut the calories a..." See morend carbs somewhere!). I usually put 2 small lemons and a bay leaf in the cavity."

HOMEMAKER

Jul. 2, 2003

"I thought this recipe was delicious. I can't believe more people haven't tried it. I've made it several times and I use a bigger chicken and the family can't get enough! I even make a gravy with the d..." See morerippings and it is wonderful with a hint of lemon flavor."

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