Description
Roasted chicken and potatoes is the ultimate comfort food, infusing your home with delicious aromas while creating a delightful family meal. This one-pan dish features succulent chicken seasoned to perfection, surrounded by crispy, golden potatoes that soak up all the flavorful juices. Perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to cozy nights in, this recipe promises to satisfy your taste buds and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 lbs baby or Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Place rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves inside the cavity.
- Toss quartered potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and extra rosemary if desired. Arrange around the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and potatoes are tender.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg