Stuffed Turkey-Duck-Chicken Roast (Classic Turducken)
Stuffed Turkey-Duck-Chicken Roast (Classic Turducken) layers a boned chicken inside a duck inside a turkey, with savory sausage-and-oyster dressing sealing in juices between each bird. The result is rich, meaty slices with distinct textures in every bite—perfect for holiday tables or a celebratory weekend feast. Serve it when you want a centerpiece that feels generous and unforgettable.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves24
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stuffed Turkey-Duck-Chicken Roast (Classic Turducken), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 66 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the deboned chicken skin-side down on a platter and season generously with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Set the deboned duck skin-side down on top of the chicken and season generously with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Cover and refrigerate.
- 2
Lay the deboned turkey skin-side down on a flat surface.
- 3
Spread a layer of cold sausage and oyster dressing over the turkey and press the dressing into the leg and wing cavities so they appear as if they still contain bones.
- 4
Place the duck on top of the turkey skin-side down and cover it with a layer of cold dressing.
- 5
Place the chicken on top of the duck skin-side down and cover it with a layer of cold dressing.
- 6
With an assistant, pull up the edges of the turkey skin and secure them together with toothpicks.
- 7
Wrap kitchen string around the toothpicks to help keep the stuffed turkey in place.
- 8
Carefully set the turducken, breast up, in a large roasting pan.
- 9
Roast covered for 4 hours or until the turducken is golden brown.
- 10
Continue roasting uncovered for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted through the thigh reads 180 degrees F and a thermometer inserted through the stuffing reads 165 degrees F.
- 11
Check the turducken every few hours to baste and remove excess liquid.
- 12
Carve and serve.
- Calories 225.46 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 22.11 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 2.45 g 1%
- Total Fat 13.55 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.07 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 88.83 mg High 30%
- Sodium 525.14 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.11 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Stuffed Turkey Duck Chicken Roast (Classic Turducken) is made with 6 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 5 hrs and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Creole Seasoning, Duck Breast, Salad Dressing, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 225.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stuffed Turkey-Duck-Chicken Roast (Classic Turducken) made of?
- The main ingredients are Creole Seasoning, Duck Breast, Salad Dressing, Salt & Pepper, Turkey Breast. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stuffed Turkey-Duck-Chicken Roast (Classic Turducken)?
- About 5 hrs in total: 1 hr to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 225.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stuffed Turkey-Duck-Chicken Roast (Classic Turducken) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 6 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Stuffed Turkey-Duck-Chicken Roast (Classic Turducken) healthy?
- Stuffed Turkey-Duck-Chicken Roast (Classic Turducken) has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 225.46 calories and 22.11 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 525.14 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.07 g (10% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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