Imagine a dish that transforms an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience - this Roasted Chicken with Creamy Spinach Artichokes is exactly that magical meal! Tender, juicy chicken infused with a luxurious cream cheese, spinach, and artichoke filling that will make your taste buds dance with delight. Perfect for impressing dinner guests or treating your family to a restaurant-quality meal right in the comfort of your own kitchen, this recipe promises to become an instant favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Remove giblets from the whole chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped spinach, drained and chopped artichoke hearts, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Gently separate the chicken skin from the meat using your fingers, creating a pocket for the cream cheese mixture. Carefully stuff the spinach-artichoke mixture under the skin, spreading evenly across the chicken breast and thighs.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up. Season the outside of the chicken with additional salt and pepper.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for approximately 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer at the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist meat.
- Carve the chicken and serve, spooning any additional pan drippings over the meat for extra flavor.
Tips
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden skin
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and more even distribution
- Don't rush the resting period after cooking - this is crucial for maintaining moisture
- Invest in a reliable meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the cream cheese mixture
- If the chicken skin starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil
- Save the pan drippings - they're liquid gold for adding extra flavor when serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 671kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 175mg
