Creamy Lemon and Herb Pot Roasted Chicken Delightfully Easy
A wonderfully easy recipe for creamy lemon and herb pot roasted chicken that brings flavor and comfort to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- Place the chicken in the pot and sear until golden brown on all sides.
- Add the lemon juice, fresh herbs, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the pot.
- Cover and transfer the pot to the oven.
- Roast for 1 hour or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg quarter
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon and Herb Pot Roasted Chicken