Creamy Herbed Roast Chicken

Is a turkey too much for the occasion? How about a nice roaster, a whole bird that’s large enough to feed a tableful of guests (with maybe a few leftovers), but not so big that you’re overwhelmed. The perfect Sunday supper…

Prep Time 
Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
8

Ingredients 

1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 (6 pounds) Gold'n Plump® Whole Chicken
3/4 cup garlic and herb spreadable cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions 

Heat oven to 425°F. Mix thyme, oregano, sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Place chicken in shallow roasting pan. Tuck wings under and tie legs together with kitchen twine. Loosen skin around breast with wooden spoon. Carefully spread soft cheese over meat under skin, then smooth skin back into place. Rub chicken with oil; sprinkle with herb mixture.

Roast chicken 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until juices run clear and internal temperature in thigh reaches 165°F. Let chicken rest 10 minutes before slicing; serve with pan juices.

Variations 

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

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  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      8
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      320
    • Calories from Fat 
      60%
    • Total Fat 
      22g
    • Saturated Fat 
      8g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      1g
    • Protein 
      29g
    • Sugars 
      1g
    • Cholesterol 
      110mg
    • Sodium 
      430mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      8%
    • Calcium 
      4%
    • Iron 
      10%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Fat 
      2
    • Lean Meat 
      4
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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