Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 chicken (3-4 pounds)
  • 3-4 cups chopped vegetables *see note ((carrots, potatoes, onions, parsnips))
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs)
  • chicken seasoning or chicken rub below

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Wash and chop vegetables. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or 1 tablespoon fresh herbs. Place in the bottom of a shallow casserole dish or 9x13 pan.
  • Rub outside of chicken with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with chicken seasoning or rub.
  • Place the chicken breast side up on the vegetables. Place the pan in the oven. Cook 12 minutes at 450°F.
  • Turn oven down to 350°F and bake until the inner thigh reaches 165°F. (A 4 pound chicken will need an additional 75-80 minutes).
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to rest 15 minutes before carving. (Return the vegetables to the oven if they need a few more minutes cook time).