This Skillet-Roasted Chicken and Stuffing is not only Keto and Gluten-free but also super easy to make and only requires 1 pan! By cooking the stuffing as the chicken is roasting in the same skillet, this meal is easy to prep and a cinch to clean up!

Around this time of year, we start asking some of our patients about their favourite holiday dish.

And I am always shocked that about 1 out of every 2 people state that they really don't care for turkey but bake it anyway due to it being their "tradition".

Well, with 2020 being quite the strange year, I feel like this is the perfect opportunity to try something different for this holiday season yet to come.

Besides, with people travelling less and large gatherings being highly discouraged, who wants to make a huge turkey meal for just a small group of people?

Since it looks like it will only be Mr. Grumbles and me for our holiday (Canadian borders are still closed so travelling back home is not really an option), I decided to create a "fuss-free" holiday meal.

Why should you make this Skillet-Roasted Chicken and Stuffing recipe?

it is very easy to make
it requires only 1 dish to clean
it uses chicken instead of turkey so the amount of leftovers is not overwhelming
it is perfect for a small gathering
it can still be somewhat considered "traditional" as it contains a form of bird as well as stuffing
it is keto-friendly, low carb and gluten-free
and did I mention it is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS?!!!

What ingredients do you need to make this Skillet-Roasted Chicken and Stuffing?

For the Chicken:

4-5 lb whole fryer chicken
poultry seasoning
salt
baking powder

For the gluten-free and Keto Skillet-Stuffing:

5 Smart Baking Co buns (use "Cat" in the coupon code box for 15% off - or other keto/gluten-free bread)
celery
onion
sage
thyme

What is the Smart Baking Co.?

Here is a quick excerpt from the companies website.

Smart Baking Company™ believes that you shouldn’t have to choose between healthy and delicious. It shouldn’t matter if you’re gluten-free, diabetic, on a keto diet, eating for weight loss or just trying to be more mindful—there should be snack food for you.

So we invented it.

With Smartcakes® and Smartbuns®, we offer snack cakes and hamburger buns that are gluten-free, wheat-free, low-carb, sugar-free, non-GMO and diabetic and keto friendly. With just 38 calories each, Smartcakes® pack 5 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. Smartbuns® have just 72 calories with 12 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein.

What are the main ingredients in the Smart Baking products?

Water
Whey Protein Isolate
Egg whites
Olive oil
Flaxseed

Why do I love these Smart Baking Co. products?

Every product I have tried has been delicious!
They make the perfect Quick and Easy Ham and Egg Cups for breakfast
They do not use any maltodextrin or other weird additives or preservatives
I can pronounce and recognize every ingredient listed on their products
Each product is individually wrapped for a quick "grab and go" snack
They are non-GMO, gluten-free and nut-free
They are stored in the freezer and last for up to a year
The muffins do not need to be heated or the buns toasted to taste great
There is absolutely no way that I could produce something so tasty...they taste so good that it almost seems too good to be true!

Where can you find Smart Baking Co. products?

You can buy their products online at Smart Baking or at some Walmart Supermarket stores.

If you want to order online, I do earn a small commission if you click on this link. Also, when you go to check out, type in my name "Cat" in the coupon code and the Smart Baking Company will take 10% off your order!

Ready to make this easy keto and gluten-free Skillet-Roasted Chicken and Stuffing?

Prepare the Chicken:

pat the chicken dry and rub the baking powder, salt and pepper mixture over the entire chicken

Prepare the Gluten-free and Keto Stuffing:

take 5 Smart Buns or any other bread of choice (you need about 6 cups) and cut them into ½ inch sections
place the chopped bread on a baking sheet
bake in a 375-degree oven until just beginning to turn a very LIGHT brown - set aside the bread
chop the celery and dice the onion
Melt 2 tablespoon of butter in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
Add onions, celery, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the sage and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Assemble the Chicken and Stuffing:

Off heat, place chicken, breast side up on top of vegetables.
Arrange bread cubes around the chicken in the bottom of the skillet.
Place skillet in the oven and roast until breast registers 155 degrees and thighs register 170 degrees. F. about 50 minutes, rotating the skillet halfway.
Turn oven to 500 degrees and roast until the chicken skin is nice and golden brown, about 10-20 minutes or until the chicken breast registers 160-165 and the chicken thigh registers 175 degrees F.
Carefully transfer the chicken to a plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Holding skillet handle with a potholder (handle will be VERY hot), stir bread and vegetables to combine, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
Add broth and any accumulated chicken juice from the plate to the skillet and stir to combine.
Warm Stuffing on the stovetop, uncovered over low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and let sit while carving chicken.
Transfer chicken to a carving board, carve and serve with stuffing.

Why do you add baking powder to the skin of the chicken?

In order to get a crispy outer skin on this roasted chicken, baking powder is rubbed on the skin. Not only does the baking powder help to dry out the skin but it also alters the pH of the skin and results in a deliciously crispy layer.

How do you arrange the chicken and the stuffing in the skillet?

Place the vegetables on the bottom layer
Place the chicken, breast side up so that the chicken legs are closest to the bottom of the skillet over the veggies
Arrange the bread around the outer edge of the skillet

If you like this Skillet-Roasted Chicken and Stuffing recipe and are looking for more holiday recipe ideas, check out the following: