Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Lemon and Herb Pot Roasted Chicken, a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken and a luscious creamy sauce infused with fresh herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is as simple to prepare as it is impressive. The combination of zesty lemon and aromatic herbs elevates the chicken into a mouthwatering centerpiece that will delight your taste buds. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 5–6 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 6 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 3 tablespoons butter (cut into pats)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes (halved)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Add the chicken to a Dutch oven. Pierce the lemon with a knife in several places, then insert it into the chicken’s cavity. Season generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Surround the chicken with rosemary sprigs, garlic cloves, and pats of butter. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place it in the preheated oven. Roast for about 45 minutes until the chicken starts cooking through.
- While the chicken roasts, prepare your herbs and halve the baby potatoes. After 45 minutes, carefully remove the pot from the oven. Add cream, white apple vinegar, oregano, tarragon, and potatoes around the chicken.
- Return the uncovered pot back to the oven for another 45 minutes. This allows the potatoes to cook through while developing a creamy sauce.
- Before serving, remove rosemary sprigs from the pot. Chop fresh parsley for garnish and sprinkle over your delicious dish just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce and potatoes (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg