RECIPES

Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Stuffed Whole Chicken

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.

Serves

8

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.