Cranberry-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 2/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 cups herb-seasoned stuffing croutons; 1 cup crushed cornbread stuffing or crumbled cornbread; 1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth; 1 roasting chicken (5 to 7 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups herb-seasoned stuffing croutons
1 cup crushed cornbread stuffing or crumbled cornbread
1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth
1 roasting chicken (5 to 7 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage

1
In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion and cranberries in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Stir in the garlic, croutons, cornbread stuffing and enough broth to moisten; set aside.
2
Place chicken with breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and sage; sprinkle over inside and outside of chicken. Loosely stuff with cranberry mixture. Melt remaining butter; brush over chicken.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 180u00b0 for chicken and 165u00b0 for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan juices. Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped onion, 2/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Stuffed Chicken 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.

Cranberry-Stuffed Chicken

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