39 Recipes to Make with a Whole Chicken

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39 Recipes to Make with a Whole Chicken2/39 Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love a good roasted chicken, and this one is easy and delicious. The marinade does its magic in the fridge until time for roasting. It’s fun to dress the dish up by season based on whatever vegetables are fresh at the market. —Kara Brook, Owings Mills, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken with 1 cup

Our whole family looks forward to it

vegetables: 654 calories, 31g fat (7g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 919mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. 3/39 4/39 Roast Chicken with Creole Stuffing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Roast Chicken with Creole Stuffing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings (8 cups stuffing) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 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. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 472

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch

calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. 5/39 Roasted Chicken with Veggies 4 Reviews Roasted Chicken with Veggies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bright, tender vegetables surround this moist golden chicken seasoned with aromatic thyme. —Mary Beth Hansen, Columbia, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/4 pound: 329 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch.

My family loves these tacos

6/39 Chicken Soft Tacos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Chicken Soft Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I leave for work. Then we just roll it up in tortillas with the remaining ingredients and dinner’s ready in minutes. —Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 749 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1454mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 52g protein.

One of my family’s favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken

7/39 Tender Barbecued Chicken 4 Reviews Tender Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family’s favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken. For an appealing look, choose a darker brown barbecue sauce. —Jacqueline Blanton, Gaffney, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 478 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 965mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 8/39 Roasted Chicken with Brown Gravy

There’s only one problem—there are never any leftovers!

6 Reviews Roasted Chicken with Brown Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks say this is the most delicious roasted chicken in brown sauce they’ve ever had. There’s only one problem—there are never any leftovers! —Annie Tompkins, Deltona, Florida Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken with 1/4 cup gravy: 360 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. 9/39 Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables Recipe

This recipe could not be easier

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even a beginner cook could make this slow cooked chicken and have it turn out perfectly. This recipe could not be easier. A few minutes of prep and you’ll come home to a delicious dinner. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken with 2/3 cup vegetables: 329 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 10/39 Mango & Coconut Chicken Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love preparing dinner in a slow cooker because it’s carefree cooking. This chicken soup uses ingredients that I love, such as coconut milk, edamame and fresh ginger. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 338 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. 11/39 Honey-Lime Roasted Chicken 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Lime Roasted Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40

min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to believe this finger-licking main course starts with only five ingredients. The chicken is easy, light and so good. It’s just as tasty prepared outside on the grill. —Lori Carbonell, Springfield, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 294 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 354mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. 12/39 Slow-Cooked Mandarin Chicken 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Oranges and

olives are elegantly paired in this different but delicious dish

olives are elegantly paired in this different but delicious dish. The chicken is marinated, then cooked slowly in a flavorful sauce, so it stays moist. —Aney Chatterson, Soda Springs, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 396 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1323mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. 13/39 Sweet and Spicy Chipotle Chicken Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I have created many wonderful memories by sharing this meal with our friends. In the winter, we bake it

indoors; in the summer, it works well on the grill too!

indoors; in the summer, it works well on the grill too! Either way, the chicken pretty much cooks itself, leaving you plenty of time to visit with friends and family. —Ashlie Delshad, West Lafayett, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked chicken: 462 calories, 27g fat (7g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein. 14/39 Chicken Barley Soup 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No question—this is my favorite barley soup!

It simply tastes too good to keep to yourself!

It’s so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It simply tastes too good to keep to yourself! —Diana Costello, Marion, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 259 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 15/39 Slow-Cooked Greek Chicken Dinner 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Greek Chicken Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go

It makes the house smell so good!

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this recipe from my sister and my family really likes it a lot. It makes the house smell so good! The amount of garlic might seem high, but it’s just right. You get every bit of the flavor without overpowering the other ingredients. —Terri Christensen, Montague, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 404 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch, 1/2 fat. 16/39 Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup 8 Reviews Contest Winner Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup

My mother was a pastor’s wife, and she did a lot of cooking for potlucks

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother was a pastor’s wife, and she did a lot of cooking for potlucks. This recipe is one she created herself. I serve it frequently to my husband and to our four children. Every one of them is a hearty eater! —Marlene Doolittle, Story City, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 429 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein. 17/39 Beer Can Chicken 2 Reviews Test Kitchen

You’ll be proud to serve this stand-up chicken at any family gathering

Approved Beer Can Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll be proud to serve this stand-up chicken at any family gathering. Treated with a savory rub and then roasted over a beer can for added moisture, it’s so tasty you’ll want to call dibs on the leftovers! —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 7 ounces cooked chicken: 415 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 366mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein. 18/39 Citrus-Herb Roast Chicken 1 Review Test

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