Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Lemon and Herb Pot Roasted Chicken, a dish that transforms your dining experience with its vibrant blend of zesty lemon, aromatic herbs, and tender chicken. This one-pot meal is perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, delivering comfort and gourmet flair effortlessly. With the ease of a Dutch oven, you’ll achieve perfectly cooked chicken every time while enjoying minimal cleanup.
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 (cut into halves)
- 2 cups heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 cup dry apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the whole chicken in the Dutch oven and pierce the lemon with a knife in several places, then insert the lemon into the chicken’s cavity.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Arrange rosemary sprigs and peeled garlic cloves around the chicken.
- Cut butter into pats and distribute them over the top of the chicken. Pour chicken broth into the Dutch oven.
- Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes.
- Remove the lid carefully, add heavy cream, apple vinegar, chopped oregano, tarragon, and halved baby potatoes to the pot, and stir gently to combine everything.
- Return the Dutch oven to the oven uncovered and continue to cook for another 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Before serving, remove rosemary sprigs from the pot and chop parsley finely to sprinkle over just before dishing up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce and potatoes
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 121mg