Roasted Spicy Chicken & Potatoes Recipe

Name: Roasted Spicy Chicken & Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 tsp. chipotle chile pepper powder, divided; 1/2 tsp. lime zest; 1 roasting chicken (3-1/2 lb.) Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09; 6 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, divided; 2 lb. red and white new potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks; 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 375F.
2
Mix cream cheese, 1 Tbsp.
3
cilantro, 1/2 tsp.
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chile powder and lime zest.
5
Starting at neck of chicken, use handle of wooden spoon or fingers to carefully separate skin from meat of the breast, thighs and legs of chicken, being careful to not tear the skin.
6
Spoon cream cheese mixture under skin; use fingers to push and spread some of the mixture out to thighs and legs.
7
Place chicken in shallow pan.
8
Brush with 2 Tbsp.
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dressing.
10
Toss potatoes with remaining dressing, cilantro and chile powder in separate pan.
11
Bake chicken and potatoes 1-1/4 hours or until chicken is done (165 degrees F), stirring potatoes every 30 min.
12
Transfer chicken to large serving dish, reserving juices in pan.
13
Let chicken stand 10 min.
14
Meanwhile add bacon, onions and jalapeno peppers to potatoes; mix lightly.
15
Spoon around chicken in dish.
16
Skim fat from reserved chicken juices in pan; discard.
17
Spoon juices over chicken and potatoes.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided, 1 tsp. chipotle chile pepper powder, divided, 1/2 tsp. lime zest, and more.

Yes, Roasted Spicy Chicken & Potatoes 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!

Roasted Spicy Chicken & Potatoes

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Variations & substitutions

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