Stuffed Chicken: Gallina Ripiena Recipe

Name: Stuffed Chicken: Gallina Ripiena
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4-pound) chicken; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons, plus 2 tablespoons; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1 cup freshly grated caciocavallo or pecorino Romano; 1 egg, beaten; 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 2 tablespoons; Pinch nutmeg; 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 2 quarts water

Servings: persons

1 (4-pound) chicken
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons, plus 2 tablespoons
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup freshly grated caciocavallo or pecorino Romano
1 egg, beaten
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 2 tablespoons
Pinch nutmeg
1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 quarts water

1
Remove the innards (liver, heart, and gizzard) of the chicken.
2
In a small saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add the innards to the pan and saute over high heat until they are browned.
3
Season with salt and pepper and chop coarsely.
4
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil.
5
In a Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over high heat and add the chicken.
6
Brown it all over, then remove from the pan, and set aside.
7
In a large bowl, combine the reserved innards, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, nutmeg, and salt and pepper, to taste.
8
Mix well and stuff the cavity of the bird with the stuffing.
9
Truss the bird with butcher's twine and place in the Dutch oven, along with the celery and onions.
10
Pour 2 quarts boiling, salted water over the chicken, and place over medium flame.
11
Cook meat for 1 hour or until the chicken is falling apart and the cooking liquid has mingled with the chicken's juices.
12
Serve the broth hot with chicken pieces.

130

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Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4-pound) chicken, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons, plus 2 tablespoons, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Chicken: Gallina Ripiena falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Stuffed Chicken: Gallina Ripiena

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