Roast Chicken With Mushroom-Onion Stuffing Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken With Mushroom-Onion Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 -5 lb) roasting chickens; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Stuffing; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 cups mushrooms, chopped; 4 cups dry breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (3 -5 lb) roasting chickens
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Stuffing
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
4 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
To make the stuffing: melt the butter in a skillet over low heat. Add the onion and mushrooms, cooking until the onion is soft. Remove from heat; stir in the crumbs and season to taste.
2
Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Stuff the body cavity, and truss the bird.
3
Brush the melted butter all over and sprinkle with seasonings.
4
Place the chicken breast up in a roasting pan and cook at 325 degrees for 25 minutes per pound. The meat thermometer should read 170 degrees in the breast meat.
5
If desired you can melt more butter and baste every 15 minutes. (I don't baste my chicken; I just leave it alone.).
6
Remove the chicken to a warm platter and cover with foil, letting it rest 10 minutes before carving.

736

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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.

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 (3 -5 lb) roasting chickens, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste), 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken With Mushroom-Onion 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.

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Roast Chicken With Mushroom-Onion Stuffing

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