Creamy Lemon and Herb Pot Roasted Chicken for the Best Sunday Dinner
A delightful and comforting dish perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brown it in the pot.
- Once browned, remove it and set aside.
- In the same pot, add garlic, thyme, and rosemary, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice, zest, broth, and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and place it in the oven.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with herbs and lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg