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easy christmas dinner ideas

Easy Christmas Dinner Ideas for a Joyful Meal Experience

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Simple and delicious ideas for your Christmas dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole roasted chicken
  • 4 cups of mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, and potatoes)
  • 2 cups of cranberry sauce
  • 1 loaf of garlic bread
  • 1 pumpkin pie for dessert

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then roast for 1 hour.
  3. While the chicken cooks, prepare your vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Boil the vegetables for 15 minutes until tender.
  5. Slice the garlic bread and prepare it for baking.
  6. Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  7. Serve the chicken with vegetables, cranberry sauce, and garlic bread.
  8. Finish the meal with slices of pumpkin pie.

Notes

  • You can substitute the chicken with turkey if preferred.
  • Feel free to add your favorite side dishes.
  • Make the cranberry sauce from scratch for a fresh taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

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