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Creamy Lemon and Herb Pot Roasted Chicken

Creamy Lemon and Herb Pot Roasted Chicken

Deliciously tender Creamy Lemon and Herb Pot Roasted Chicken with fresh herbs and a creamy sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1 whole chicken about 4 pounds
  • 1 whole lemon pierced
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5-6 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 tablespoons butter cut into pats
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock

Herbs and Cream

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes cut into halves
  • 2 cups heavy cream see note
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 425F.
  • Add the chicken to a Dutch oven. Pierce the lemon with a knife in several places, and then insert the lemon in the chicken's cavity. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Place the rosemary sprigs, garlic cloves, and butter around the chicken. Pour the chicken broth into the Dutch oven. Cover and place in the oven and roast for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prep the oregano, tarragon, and potatoes.
  • Add the cream, white wine, oregano, tarragon, and potatoes to the pot. Place it back in the oven and cook for another 45 minutes, uncovered.
  • Before serving, remove the rosemary sprigs. Chop the parsley, and then sprinkle it on as you’re ready to dish up.

Notes

Use cream that’s at least 33% fat, and do not substitute for something lower fat as it will curdle. Ensure your Dutch oven is deep enough to prevent bubbling over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Creamy Chicken, herb chicken, lemon chicken, Roasted Chicken
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