Savory Roast Chicken with Bacon Ranch Stuffing
Elevate your dinner table with this **Savory Roast Chicken with Bacon Ranch Stuffing**, a show-stopping dish that balances rustic flavors with indulgent comfort. This recipe features a perfectly seasoned whole chicken, roasted to golden-brown perfection, and paired with flavorful, cheesy stuffing loaded with crispy bacon and creamy ranch dressing. The stuffing, infused with fresh parsley and a touch of chicken broth for moisture, not only fills the chicken but also bakes up beautifully as a side dish. Simple herbs like smoked paprika, dried thyme, and garlic powder enhance the chicken’s flavor, while the rich stuffing adds a hearty twist to every bite. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering or impressing dinner guests, this one-pan masterpiece delivers crowd-pleasing, home-cooked appeal in under two hours. **Keyword highlights:** roast chicken recipe, bacon stuffing, ranch dressing stuffing, comfort food dinner, chicken with stuffing recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 3 cups Bread cubes (stale or toasted)
- 6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Remove any giblets or neck from the cavity of the chicken and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Rub the entire chicken with olive oil, then season the skin evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and garlic powder. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, crumbled cooked bacon, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and chicken broth. Mix well until the bread cubes are moistened but not soggy. Add the chopped parsley and toss to combine.
Stuff the chicken cavity with the bacon ranch stuffing. If any stuffing remains, place it in a small baking dish to cook separately.
Place the stuffed chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan, breast-side up. Tie the legs together using kitchen twine to ensure even cooking.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken (not touching the bone) reaches 165°F (74°C). If you have additional stuffing in a separate dish, bake it alongside the chicken for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat juicy and tender.
Serve the roast chicken with the bacon ranch stuffing on the side and enjoy this savory, hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 139.7 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 7322 mg | 318% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.9 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 100.1 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 807 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1332 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
