Roast Chicken Stuffed with Pumpkin and Potatoes

Today, October 2nd, we celebrate Roast Chicken Day and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to turn on the oven and bring something special to the table.

Instead of the classic roast chicken, I wanted to prepare a different and super tasty version: roast chicken stuffed with pumpkin and potatoes. A simple yet flavorful autumn recipe, perfect to share with family on Sundays or when you feel like pampering yourself with a dish that smells like home.

The sweetness of the pumpkin and the creaminess of the potatoes blend perfectly with the spices, making 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 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 whole chicken (about 2.2 lbs)
1 1/3 cups butternut squash
1 1/3 cups potatoes
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 oz provola cheese (grated)
1 tbsp sweet paprika
to taste extra virgin olive oil
to taste black pepper
to taste seasoning for roast
to taste dried parsley
1/2 glass vegetable broth (or hot water)

Tools

Pot
Bowl
Parchment Paper
Baking Dish

Steps

Boil the pumpkin and potatoes cut into small cubes, just enough to soften them.
Transfer everything into a bowl and season with breadcrumbs, grated provola, paprika, black pepper, salt, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Mix well until you get a flavorful mixture.
Stuff the chicken with the prepared stuffing.
Close the chicken opening with 2 toothpicks, so the stuffing doesn’t come out.
Place the chicken in a baking dish lined with parchment paper and season it with oil, salt, parsley, seasoning for roast, and rosemary.
Bake at 356°F for about 1 hour.
Halfway through cooking, baste the chicken with a ladle of vegetable broth to keep it soft and juicy.
Our Roast Chicken Stuffed with Pumpkin and Potatoes is ready.
Enjoy your meal and happy Roast Chicken Day!