Roasted Chicken with Basil-Rice Stuffing
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Roasted Chicken with Basil-Rice Stuffing

1. 1/4 cup chopped celery -
2. 1-1/2 teaspoons butter -
3. 1 cup cooked long grain rice -
4. 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley -
5. 1 tablespoon sliced green onion -
6. 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil -
7. 2-1/4 teaspoons sunflower kernels or chopped almonds -
8. 1/8 teaspoon salt -
9. Dash pepper -
10. 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds) -

How to cook deliciously - Roasted Chicken with Basil-Rice Stuffing

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.