Best 7 Roast Chicken With Rice And Wheat Bread Stuffing Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our enticing roast chicken recipe, where succulent chicken mingles with aromatic rice and wheat bread stuffing. This classic dish, steeped in tradition, offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of preparing a perfectly roasted chicken, with its golden-brown skin and tender, juicy meat. Learn how to craft a flavorful stuffing using rice, wheat bread, herbs, and spices, creating a savory filling that complements the chicken's richness.

This comprehensive guide also features two additional delectable recipes: a tangy cranberry sauce to add a burst of sweetness and acidity, and a creamy gravy to enhance the chicken's natural flavors. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through the process of creating this classic meal. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH BASIL-RICE STUFFING



Roasted Chicken with Basil-Rice Stuffing image

This stuffing, with its pleasant herb flavor, is a nice change of pace from traditional bread stuffing. The crunch comes from sunflower kernels. (Leftovers would be great in the Chicken Jambalaya recipe above.)

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped celery
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2-1/4 teaspoons sunflower kernels or chopped almonds
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute celery in butter until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, combine the celery, rice, parsley, green onion, basil, sunflower kernels, salt and pepper. Stuff chicken. Tie drumsticks together with kitchen string if desired. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180° for chicken and 165° for stuffing. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before removing stuffing. Remove skin before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

CELERY HERB STUFFING AND SAVORY CHICKEN



Celery Herb Stuffing and Savory Chicken image

I taught my children this recipe by singing along to Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, great herb stuffing seasonings. If you can get savory from the Atlantic provinces to green your chicken; it would be the best. My father was a Newfoundlander and swore by their savory.

Provided by Loretta's Recipe Journal

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small onion, diced
½ cup diced celery, with leaves
6 slices stale bread, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon celery salt
½ cup melted butter
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
¼ cup chopped fresh savory

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir together onion, celery, bread, pepper, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and celery salt in a large bowl; pour melted butter over bread mixture and stir to combine.
  • Spoon stuffing into the cavities of chicken; place chicken into a roasting pan. Sprinkle chicken with savory; cover with a lid or foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove cover; increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roast until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 165.1 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 755.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH CREOLE STUFFING



Roast Chicken with Creole Stuffing image

I've used this recipe ever since I roasted my first chicken. Our whole family looks forward to it. The combination of shrimp, sausage, ham, vegetables and seasonings makes the stuffing unique and delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 8 servings (8 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 23

1-1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 Italian sausage links
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1 cup cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined, optional
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook sausages in oil until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove sausages, reserving drippings. When cool enough to handle, cut sausages in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-in. pieces; set aside. , Saute onion, garlic and peppers in drippings until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, sugar, hot pepper sauce, bouillon, chili powder, pepper, thyme and 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add to the cooked rice. Stir in ham, shrimp, if desired, parsley and sausage; mix lightly. , Just before baking, stuff the chicken with about 3-1/2 cups stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; cover and refrigerate. Place chicken on a rack in a roasting pan; tie drumsticks together. Combine paprika, pepper and remaining salt; rub over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours, basting every 30 minutes. Cover and bake 1-1/2 hours longer or until juices run clear. Bake additional stuffing for the last 40 minutes of baking time, uncovering during the last 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

ROAST CHICKEN WITH RICE AND PINE NUT STUFFING



Roast Chicken With Rice and Pine Nut Stuffing image

Whole chickens are so easy to make and really look impressive on the dinner table. This recipe creates a well-seasoned and juicy chicken with a wonderfully flavorful stuffing. I have made this recipe a number of times over the years and have always had outstanding results and raves. I found the recipe in 365 Ways to Cook Chicken. Sometimes I add cooking wine to the water that the rice cooks in.... otherwise I really don't need to change a thing. --Note-- This Chicken makes an Outstanding Chicken Salad for sandwiches the next day. Simply mix the left over chicken and stuffing with mayonnaise. It is hard to get the chicken salad onto the bread without eating it all before hand!

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken (About 3 Pounds, Giblets Reserved)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, Chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup rice (Organic Jasmine or Organic Brown is Awesome)
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375; Rinse Chicken and pat dry; Season inside and out with ½ Teaspoon Salt and ¼ Teaspoon Pepper: Coarsely Chop Giblets.
  • In a large saucepan, melt 2 Tablespoons of Butter over medium heat; Add Onions and cook until soft, 3-5 minutes; Add Giblets & Pine Nuts; Cook, stirring, until Giblets are no longer pink; Stir in Rice, Raisins, Parsley, remaining Salt & Pepper, and 2 ¼ Cups of Water; Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until rice has absorbed liquid.
  • Stuff cavity loosely with Rice Mixture; spoon remainder into a lightly buttered baking dish. Tie chicken legs or make slit on one side of opening and pull drumstick through hole to close opening; Place in roasting pan and brush Chicken with remaining Butter (Melted); Bake for 1 ½ hours, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes, until juices run clear, and heat remaining Stuffing in oven during last half-hour of roasting time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868.6, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 203, Sodium 1118.5, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 47.9

TRADITIONAL RICE STUFFING



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My mother passed this recipe on to her daughters as it was passed on to her from her mother. It is a delicious alternative to traditional bread stuffing, and my family always requests it when a chicken or turkey is on the menu. It will be a stunning addition to your Sunday night dinner table. As with any good recipe, adjust the seasonings to your taste. This recipe quantity is for an approximately 5-pound chicken.

Provided by Sheila Kampman

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Rice Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cups water
2 teaspoons dried dill weed, or to taste
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, or more to taste
1 ½ cups long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add water, dill weed, poultry seasoning, parsley, ground black pepper, chicken bouillon, and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is just slightly undercooked, 12 to 14 minutes. Stir, taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Cool completely before using to stuff a chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 393.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHICKEN & WILD RICE STUFFING



Chicken & Wild Rice Stuffing image

Provided by Ann

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups cubed whole wheat or sourdough bread
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
3/4 - 1 cup chopped onion
3/4 - 1 cup chopped celery (include the leaves)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 - 3 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
10 oz. cooked spinach (I used frozen, thawed), with juices
1/4 cup melted grass-fed butter or olive oil
3 fresh sage leaves, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon ground
3 fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 - 1 cup chicken broth (or juices from cooking the wild rice)
2 Tablespoons grass-fed butter or avocado oil
About 3 lb. chicken pieces (I used leg quarters)
Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute (or your favorite unsalted seasoning blend)
Salt & freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together all the stuffing ingredients except the broth. Taste and add salt & freshly ground pepper to your liking. Pour the broth over top and stir to mix it in. Set aside.
  • Season both sides of the chicken pieces with seasoning, salt & pepper. In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter or add oil, then sear the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides.
  • Remove the chicken and set it on a plate. Pour any excess fat out of the pan, then add the stuffing to the bottom of the pan, spreading it evenly. Nestle the chicken pieces on the stuffing.
  • Cover the pan and bake for 30 minutes to an hour (depending on how large your chicken pieces are ... mine were large so I baked covered for an hour) or until the chicken looks fairly well cooked. Uncover and bake for 15 - 30 minutes longer or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 F. Remove from the oven, cover and let sit for 20 - 30 minutes for the chicken to absorb the juices. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 36g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH GREEN HERB STUFFING



Roast Chicken with Green Herb Stuffing image

Provided by Amy Thielen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 4 1/2-pound chicken with giblets (2 pieces liver and 1 gizzard, well-trimmed)
Canola oil, for oiling pan and chicken
1 1/4 cups coarse breadcrumbs from a day-old country loaf, white or wheat
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons cold salted butter
2 tablespoons white wine
3 ounces fresh pork sausage
1 1/2 large onions, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped Swiss chard (about 1/2 bunch)
1/3 cup chopped chives
Zest of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken under cool running water and pat it dry with paper towels. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 12 hours and as long as 2 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Oil a roasting or baking pan with canola oil.
  • Make the stuffing: Put the breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the liver and gizzard with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and when it melts, add the giblets and cook quickly until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer them to a cutting board, chop finely and add to the breadcrumbs. Off of the heat, add the wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet to dislodge the brown bits; pour the liquid onto the breadcrumbs and mix.
  • Add the pork to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes; scrape the pork into the bowl with the bread mixture. Add 3 tablespoons of the butter, the onions and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the sage and garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add the Swiss chard and cook until wilted. Scrape the mixture and all the buttery juices onto the breadcrumbs and mix to combine. Add the chives and lemon zest and taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Loosen the skin over the chicken breasts. Insert the remaining 4 tablespoons cold butter under the skin of the chicken breasts, pushing down to disperse them. Rub the chicken all over with a thin film of canola oil. Sprinkle the chicken heavily on all sides with 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the bread mixture, and stuff the neck skin with any remaining stuffing. Set the bird in the oiled roasting pan.
  • Roast the chicken until the skin dries and the butter melts, about 15 minutes. Turn the heat down to 375 degrees F and continue to roast, basting the chicken once or twice with the fat that accumulates in the corners of the pan, until the thickest part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a large platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the pan juices into a bowl and skim off the fat. Pour 1/4 cup water into the roasting pan, set it on a burner on high heat and scrape up any stuck-on bits on the bottom with a rubber spatula. Return the defatted juices to the pan and simmer together for 3 to 5 minutes to make a thin, natural gravy. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Carve the chicken on the platter. Slice the wings at the joint, twist to remove them and set them above the chicken. Cut the thighs at the joint, twist to remove them, slice them diagonally at the leg joint to separate them into thigh and drumstick and lay them on the platter. Carve thin slices from the breast meat and let them lay as they fall; pour a little gravy over the white meat, avoiding wetting the crispy skin of the thighs. Cut the stuffed neck in slices, and serve with the rest of the gravy in a small pitcher on the side.

Tips:

  • To ensure your chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  • For a crispy, golden-brown skin, brush the chicken with melted butter or olive oil before roasting.
  • If you don't have time to make homemade stuffing, use a store-bought mix or your favorite boxed stuffing.
  • To prevent the stuffing from drying out, add some chicken broth or water to the pan before baking.
  • Serve the chicken with a side of gravy, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes for a complete and delicious meal.

Conclusion:

This roast chicken recipe with rice and wheat bread stuffing is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is roasted to perfection, and the stuffing is moist and flavorful. The combination of the chicken, stuffing, and gravy is simply irresistible. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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