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Roast Chicken with Creamy Herb Stuffing

Roast Chicken with Creamy Herb Stuffing
Everyday Delicious Kitchen brings you family friendly recipes that are so quick and easy. Turn staples like Philadelphia and Cadbury into delicious recipes in minutes.
Recipe By: 
Everyday Delicious Kitchen
everydaydelicious.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
25 mins
Cook Time: 
2 hr
Serves: 
4

Ingredients

  • 125g PHILADELPHIA Block Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons snipped chives
  • 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
  • Finely grated rind of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1.8kg chicken
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup salt reduced chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup sherry
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon or wholegrain mustard
  • Roast vegetables, for serving


Method

  1. COMBINE PHILLY, 1 tablespoon of oil, herbs, rind and garlic and garlic in a small bowl. Season to taste. Gently loosen breast skin from chicken by pushing your fingers between skin and breast meat
  2. SPOON the PHILLY mixture under skin and push it over the breast. Smooth stuffing with your hands to give bird a plump shape
  3. PLACE chicken in a large roasting pan, drizzle with remaining oil and season to taste. Bake in a moderate oven 180°C for 1 3/4 hours, basting occasionally or until juices run clear. Lift chicken from pan and rest covered with foil, in a warm place for 10-15 minutes
  4. PLACE the roasting pan on a moderate heat and sprinkle in the flour. Stir for 2-3 minutes before adding the stock, sherry and mustard. Cook, stirring often, until sauce has thickened. Serve sauce hot with chicken and vegetables

Links
[1] http://everydaydelicious.com.au