Stuffed Chicken Legs
You've never had chicken legs and stuffing like this before. Stuffed Chicken Legs are made with your favorite boxed stuffing and a package of drumsticks. You can have a fancy dinner that feeds several mouths for cheap.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 646kcal
Cost: Recipe $8.13 / Serving $1.36
Ingredients
Stuffing
- 1 ½ cup water ($0.00)
- ¼ cup butter or margarine ($0.50)
- 1 box (6 ounces) stuffing mix ($0.93)
Chicken
- 5 pounds chicken drumsticks ($5.97)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil ($0.42)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ($0.08)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder ($0.08)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ($0.08)
- ½ teaspoon paprika ($0.04)
- ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.02)
Instructions
- Prepare stuffing. Make stuffing according to package directions using water and butter. Set aside to cool completely so it does not touch raw chicken while hot.
- Prep oven. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or coat with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken. In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat chicken dry, arrange on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and rub seasoning evenly over all sides, including under the skin.
- Stuff. Carefully loosen the skin on each drumstick and spoon cooled stuffing underneath. Repeat until all drumsticks are filled.
- Bake. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Variations. Homemade stuffing or cranberry stuffing works well. Chicken quarters can be used and typically cook in 40 to 45 minutes.
- Cooking Tips. Cover loosely with foil if skin browns too quickly. Frozen drumsticks may need additional time.
- Reheating. Reheat one drumstick at a time in the microwave for about 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Make Ahead. Assemble up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate. Let glass dishes sit at room temperature before baking.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Best eaten sooner to avoid soggy stuffing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 254mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg
