The Easiest Roast Chicken
February 2, 2009 If you haven't been able to tell yet, I like meals that fit in a bowl.
This, however, is something that does not fit in one bowl, BUT it is cooked in one pan. HA. I win. This is one of the easiest meals you can ever make. It looks way harder than it is, but trust me when I say that you can do this and it'll be delicious. Have I steered you wrong yet? Wait, don't answer that. Just cook the chicken.
Roast Chicken with Vegetables
- two carrots, peeled and cut into big chunks
- two red potatoes, cut into big chunks
- one medium onion cut into chunks
- two chicken breasts with the skin and the bone
- two sprigs of fresh rosemary, chopped
If you're serving more than two people, double or triple the number of vegetables, and feel free to use the whole cut-up chicken rather than just the white meat. Cooking time is the same.
In a big roasting pan or casserole dish, toss your chunked vegetables with a few drizzles of extra virgin olive oil, a few pinches of salt, a few cracks of pepper, and half of the rosemary.
Now place the chicken SKIN SIDE DOWN in the pan. Drizzle the bottom of the chicken with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Now turn the chicken with the skin side up, and oil and season that side as well. Easy enough so far, right?
Now put the pan in a preheated 400 degree oven for an hour. Rock. It. Out. That's it!!! The chicken should be done by then (you can use a thermometer or cut into it a bit if you're freaking out), but unless you have Aunt Bea's oven, an hour should be perfect.
Reader Comments (136)
Oh..that looks yummy! I have not made roasted chicken in a long time!
-sandy toe
Oh man, that looks good! I have a chicken in my freezer calling my name right now.
Looks like supper tonight to me!
This is one of my favorite meals. It would be perfect for tonight as it got cold here in MN again today. Brrrr!
I was wondering what to have for dinner tonight ... this is it! Thanks.
I think chicken may be my favorite meal. That golden brown skin is irresistible.
YUM. I love roast chicken, and this looks fantastic. BTW: great gallery of one-bowl wonders up there. Love that.
This looks delicious! I actually have all the ingredients at home, but can you just use boneless skinless chicken breast? and if so, do you still cook it for an hour? and do you cook it uncovered the whole time? Help help! This might be dinner tonight! :)
Looks wonderful. It's been a long time since I've made roast chicken!
you photos make me !hungry!-- yum yum-- if only i had chicken in the house.boo.
YUM! We l.o.v.e. roast chicken around our house. So healthy and SO easy. And - bonus! - always impresses a crowd. We love to do ours with some lemon in the cavity to keep the bird moist...or if I'm going for a really savory effect, I put some goat cheese and rosemary under the skin. But really, is anyone surprised I just said "goat cheese"?
I made this for dinner last night for my picky husband and son. It got rave reviews!! And SO easy to make. My husband's only "complaint" was that I hadn't put in enough veggies - that is easily fixed for next time . . . and there WILL be a next time. Thanks so much for posting this and reminding me of the beauty of roasted chicken!
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i love this post. lovely photos. yummy food. perfect.
I'm so glad you posted this. I've been wanting to roast a chicken for weeks but am so intimidated.
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I made this last night and it was a big hit! Thanks alot.
Great site! Chicken looks awesome - I roast the whole chicken just about the same way!
I made this for my husband last night. He ate the entire thing except what I was able to grab! I used four red potatoes and three large carrots. I also used an herb mix I got from Williams & Sonoma and that put it over the top! Thanks for sharing.
hoooboy. I've never made this but I've always wanted to try! This looks like the "perfect roast chicken".
I made this tonight! I am so thrilled with it! It was easy, quick, and majorly delicious. I can't say enough about how excited I am that I only had to make ONE MEAL tonight!!!!!! The picky 5 and 8 year olds LOVED it! You are a lifesaver! Thanks for sharing!
Oh, I love a recipe that gets thrown in one pan and then ignored for an hour. I'll totally be making this. Thanks so much!
Great pictures!
looks delicious!
YUM! Looks delicious can't wait to try it!