Creamy Lemon and Herb Pot Roasted Chicken for Easy Family Dinners
A comforting and flavorful dish that brings the family together around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 100 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and lemon zest.
- Brown the chicken on all sides in the pot.
- Add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and cream
- Cover and roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the herb mixture overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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