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Herb Roasted Chicken

Herb Roasted Chicken: Comfort Food for Cozy Nights at Home

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Herb Roasted Chicken combines savory herbs and a creamy white wine sauce for a comforting, easy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in chicken skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Brown mushrooms
  • 2 medium Shallots or yellow onion
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs sage and parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc
  • 4 cups Chicken stock
For the Vegetables
  • 1 pound Baby potatoes halved
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1/2 cup Cream or half and half

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Pat dry and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown the chicken in a melted couple of tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side.
  3. Sauté sliced mushrooms, chopped shallots, diced celery, and minced garlic in the same pot for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables and pour in white wine to deglaze the pot, simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Gradually stir in chicken stock and simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  6. Add halved baby potatoes and return the chicken to the pot, skin side up.
  7. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Stir in a splash of cream after removing from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow cooked chicken to cool before storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for long-term storage.

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