Recipe
Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Stuffed Whole Chicken
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Serves: 8
Never had chicken stuffed with cheese? You’re missing out! This stuffed chicken gets its Mediterranean flavour from the sundried tomatoes, feta cheese and Italian seasonings.
Contributed By: Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan
Ingredients
1
whole chicken
3/4 cup (175 mL)
sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1
stalk celery, diced
1
small onion, diced
1 tbsp (15 mL)
minced garlic
1 tbsp (15 mL)
Italian spice
1 tbsp (15 mL)
oil
1 1/4 cup (315 mL)
feta cheese
5-6 cups (1.25 L)
bread, cut in large cubes
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
2
Sauté onions, celery and garlic over medium-high heat.
3
In a large bowl mix together bread cubes, feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, Italian spice and sautéed vegetables. Spoon stuffing into cavity of chicken; close by sewing with kitchen twine or with a piece of foil. Rub chicken with oil, salt and pepper.
4
Place chicken breast side up on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast stuffed chicken at 375°F for about 60 to 70 minutes, basting several times. Internal temperature should register 165°F (74°C) when done. Let chicken stand for about 15 minutes before serving.