Roasted Chicken and Vegetables: Easy Comfort Food Made Right
A simple yet delicious recipe for roasted chicken paired with seasonal vegetables, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 3 cups assorted vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and surround it with the seasoned vegetables.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- You can use any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken with vegetables
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Roasted Chicken and Vegetables, comfort food