Chicken with Mushroom Stuffing Recipe

Name: Chicken with Mushroom Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 2 tablespoons finely shredded lemon peel Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1 tablespoon ground sage; 1 tablespoon seasoned salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 8 small chicken legs (drumstick-thigh portion) (about 5 pounds), skinned; 1/4 cup butter; 4 cups quartered or sliced fresh mushrooms, such as cremini, baby portobello, shiitake, and/or button mushrooms; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 8 cups sourdough bread baguette cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10 ounces); 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot (2 medium); 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 3 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian parsley

Servings: persons

nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons finely shredded lemon peel Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
1 tablespoon ground sage
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
8 small chicken legs (drumstick-thigh portion) (about 5 pounds), skinned
1/4 cup butter
4 cups quartered or sliced fresh mushrooms, such as cremini, baby portobello, shiitake, and/or button mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
8 cups sourdough bread baguette cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10 ounces)
1 cup coarsely shredded carrot (2 medium)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian parsley

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Lightly coat the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
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Reserve 1 teaspoon of the lemon peel.
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In a small bowl stir together the remaining lemon peel, the sage, seasoned salt, and pepper.
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Remove three-quarters of the sage mixture and rub onto chicken legs.
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Place chicken in slow cooker.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook mushrooms and garlic in hot butter over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until just tender.
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Stir in remaining sage mixture.
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Transfer mushroom mixture to a large bowl.
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Add baguette pieces and carrot.
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Drizzle with broth, tossing gently to combine.
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Lightly pack stuffing on top of chicken in cooker.
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Cover and cook on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer stuffing and chicken to a serving platter; discard juices in cooker.
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In a small bowl combine reserved 1 teaspoon lemon peel, the walnuts and parsley.
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Sprinkle nut mixture over chicken and stuffing before serving.

540

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 2 tablespoons finely shredded lemon peel Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09, 1 tablespoon ground sage, 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Mushroom Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken with Mushroom Stuffing

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