Roast Chicken Stuffed with Tuscan Chard Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken Stuffed with Tuscan Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 small onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, leaves only, coarsley shredded; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 chickens (3 1/2 pounds each); 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 small onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, leaves only, coarsley shredded
1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 chickens (3 1/2 pounds each)
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Melt the butter in a large skillet.
2
Add the onions and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the chard and basil and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper; let cool.
6
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta and eggs.
7
Stir in the chard mixture and season with salt and pepper.
8
Preheat the oven to 375.
9
Place a lightly oiled rack in a very large roasting pan.
10
Using your fingers, gently loosen the chicken skin from the breast meat.
11
Fit a large pastry bag with a 3/4-inch round tip and fill the bag with the ricotta stuffing.
12
Pipe the stuffing under the breast skin of each bird.
13
Brush the chickens with the olive oil and season inside and out with salt and pepper.
14
Tie the legs together.
15
Arrange the chickens, breast side up, in the roasting pan and roast fro about 1 1/2 hours, or until the skin is golden brown and the juices run clear when the thighs are pierced.
16
Cover with foil and let rest for 15 minutes before 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 small onions, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, leaves only, coarsley shredded, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken Stuffed with Tuscan Chard 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.

Roast Chicken Stuffed with Tuscan Chard

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