Roast Chicken Stuffed with Pumpkin and Potatoes

Today, October 2nd, we celebrate Roast Chicken Day and I couldn’t pass up the chance to fire up the oven and bring something special to the table.

Instead of the classic roast chicken, I decided to prepare a different and super tasty version: roast chicken stuffed with pumpkin and potatoes. An autumn recipe, simple but rich in flavor, perfect to share with family on Sundays or when you want to indulge yourself with a dish that smells like home.

The sweetness of the pumpkin and the creaminess of the potatoes perfectly complement the spices and make this chicken truly irresistible.

So what are you waiting for? Hurry up and prepare it too and celebrate with me the Roast Chicken Day 2025 together with our kitchen ally: the good old chicken, which never disappoints!

Difficulty: Medium
Cost: Medium
Preparation time: 20 Minutes
Portions: 1 Piece
Cooking methods: Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

1 chicken (whole, 2.2 lbs)
1 1/2 cups butternut squash
1 1/2 cups potatoes
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 oz provolone cheese (grated)
1 tbsp sweet paprika
to taste extra virgin olive oil
to taste black pepper
to taste roast seasonings
to taste dried parsley
1/4 glass vegetable broth (or hot water)

Tools

Pot
Bowl
Baking paper
Baking dish

Steps

Boil the pumpkin and the potatoes cut into small cubes, just until they soften.
Transfer everything to a bowl and season with breadcrumbs, grated provolone, paprika, black pepper, salt, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Mix well until obtaining a tasty mixture.
Fill the chicken with the stuffing prepared.
Close the opening of the chicken with 2 toothpicks, so the stuffing doesn’t come out.
Place the chicken in a baking tray lined with parchment paper and season it with oil, salt, parsley, roast seasonings, and rosemary.
Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour.
Halfway through cooking, baste the chicken with a ladle of vegetable broth, so it remains tender and juicy.
Our Roast Chicken Stuffed with Pumpkin and Potatoes is ready.
Enjoy your meal and happy Roast Chicken Day!