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    Slow Roasted Chicken Recipe

    Published: Sep 3, 2013 · Modified: May 20, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 17 Comments

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    My family loves my slow roasted chicken recipe, but I have been making it for so long I thought it was time to try a new combination of veggies and seasonings. As good as a recipe can be, it also gets old after a while.

    This chicken will become a family favorite. Serve these crispy country potatoes as a side and your family will love every last bite!

    chicken and vegetables in a cast iron skillet

    I'm always looking for easy and healthy chicken and vegetable recipes I can make in my cast iron skillet, so my daughter gave me a subscription to Southern Cast Iron for Christmas last year. I've loved finding new things to make in my cast iron skillet.

    Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

    Oh my word, this roasted chicken and vegetables smelled so good when cooking that my entire family could not wait for dinner. The aroma of the garlic and fennel will make your mouth water.

    roasted chicken with vegetables in cast iron skillet with fennel fronds

    What You Need for Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

    You will need a whole roasting chicken, fennel bulbs, fresh thyme, one head of garlic, baby carrots, and chicken broth or bouillon. You'll also need olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. With just eight ingredients, this chicken and roasted vegetables recipe is so easy.

    How to Make Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

    Preheat oven to 425º F. 

    Slice the fennel into ½ inch slices reserving the fronds for garnish. Does anyone else get asked what they use fennel for at the grocery store? I think every time I buy it someone asks me. Once you taste this, you'll be able to tell people how delicious it is with chicken!

    Place fennel in the pan and drizzle it with one tablespoon of good quality olive oil. Sprinkle with one teaspoon of salt.

    sliced fennel in cast iron skillet on black board

    Combine the thyme, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, pepper, and a tablespoon of salt in a small bowl. I know it seems like a lot of salt, but it is truly the perfect amount. Mix well.

    spice mixture in a small white bowl

    You can go ahead and put carrots around the edge of the pan. The chicken will go in the middle, so you can add more once it's there.

    fennel and carrots in cast iron skillet

    Pull the skin away from the meat and rub the spice mixture over it. Try to get it under the skin on the legs, too. Spread that deliciousness around!

    Place the chicken on top of the fennel. If you can, tie the legs together with a piece of the longer fennel. This makes a nice presentation, but you can also use twine or use this hack: Make a small slit on either side of the cavity, where there is excess skin, and thread the drumsticks right through the skin. Trussing the drumsticks really does help the chicken cook more evenly.

    Add more carrots.

    roasting chicken with vegetables prep

    Place garlic, cut side up, on either side of the pan. I completely forgot I had taken all my garlic cloves out of the heads and put them in the freezer, so I just used garlic cloves this time.

    The roasted garlic adds so much flavor and the cloves worked fine, but I love the presentation of the heads of garlic in the pan. Either way, drizzle the garlic with the last tablespoon of oil.

    Roast the chicken and vegetables for 30 minutes. I basted the chicken with chicken broth two or three times during the roasting, tossing the vegetables.

    After 30 minutes, turn down the heat to 350º and roast for another 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 160º in the thickest part of the thigh. 

    I have a meat thermometer that plugs into my oven, and I love it. If you don't use one, give it a try.

    I used to overcook meats all the time. In fact, when I first began using the thermometer, I never would trust it, still cooking the meat too long. Trust your thermometer!

    roasted chicken with vegetables

    Remember, the meat continues to cook for a few minutes after you take it from the oven. The skin should be golden brown when it's done. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

    I usually have a gravy bowl on the table, filled with the broth from the chicken. I also serve cranberry sauce on the side. We love Thanksgiving all year long!

    Serve this Rosemary and Garlic Bread alongside the chicken to sop up the juices. It's so good.

    This was one of our favorite meals ever. I can't wait to share the soup I made the next day!

    What Other Vegetables Can I Use?

    I usually make roast chicken with vegetables and potatoes, but I completely forgot potatoes this time. I thought about telling my family but decided to see if they would notice. They did! I usually use the baby potatoes along with the bagged baby carrots as it's simply less work. Easier is better, right? There are so many veggies you could add to this with the same spices I've used. Sweet potatoes or butternut squash would be really good. Cherry tomatoes would be delicious, too.

    Do I Have to Use a Whole Roaster?

    You don't have to use a whole roaster, but you really should buy chicken with the skin on so you can tuck the herb mixture under the skin. It makes a huge difference in flavor and tenderness when making slow-roasted chicken and vegetables.
    Baked chicken breast with vegetables and potatoes would be easy and perfect for just a couple of people.

    roasted chicken with vegetables
    roasted chicken with vegetables

    Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

    Delicious roasted chicken with fennel and carrots.
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    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 7
    Calories: 350kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    • Roasting Chicken 6 pounds
    • 2 fennel bulbs
    • 3 teaspoons fresh thyme
    • 5 T olive oil divided
    • 1 T and 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons black pepper
    • 1 head garlic
    • 4 C baby carrots

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425º F. 
    • Slice the fennel into ½ slices reserving the fronds for garnish. 
    • Place fennel in the pan and drizzle it with one tablespoon of good quality olive oil. 
    • Sprinkle with one teaspoon of salt.
    • Combine the thyme, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, pepper, and a tablespoon of salt in a small bowl. I know it seems like a lot of salt, but it is truly the perfect amount. Mix well.
    • You can go ahead and put carrots around the edge of the pan. The chicken will go in the middle, so you can add more once it's there.
    • Pull the skin away from the meat and rub the spice mixture over it. Try to get it under the skin on the legs, too. 
    • Place the chicken on top of the fennel. If you can, tie the legs together with a piece of the longer fennel. This makes a nice presentation, but you can also use twine or nothing at all. 
    • Add more carrots.
    • Place garlic, cut side up, on either side of the pan. Drizzle the garlic with the last tablespoon of oil.
    • Roast the chicken and vegetables for 30 minutes. I basted the chicken with chicken broth two or three times during the roasting, tossing the vegetables.
    • After 30 minutes, turn down the heat to 350º and roast for another 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 160º in the thickest part of the thigh. 
    • Remember, the meat continues to cook for a few minutes after you take it from the oven. The skin should be golden brown when it's done. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
    • I usually have a gravy bowl on the table, filled with the broth from the chicken. I also serve cranberry sauce on the side.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g
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    Other Chicken Recipes You May Want to Try

    This Lemon Lime Cast Iron Chicken is incredible and another easy recipe.  We love comfort food, and your family will ask for this Chicken Pot Pie again and again as well as this Baked Sweet Hawaiian Chicken (it's a kid favorite!)

    Fruit and poultry pair really well in this Chicken and Peaches recipe. 

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    Comments

    1. Bobbie

      September 04, 2013 at 9:57 pm

      I printed this! My family LOVES chicken and I am tired of the same ole, so I am anxious to try something new!!

      Reply
    2. Laura

      September 04, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      Looks delicious! I'm always looking for good ways to eat more veggies.

      Reply
    3. Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy

      September 04, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      This looks delicious!

      Reply
    4. Heather @ Work from Home with Kids

      September 04, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      This looks delicious! Your photos are great!

      Reply
    5. Liberty Boblett

      September 04, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      Wow! I never thought about adding brussels sprouts...I will be pinning this post and adding it to my monthly meal plan! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Regina

      September 04, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      This looks really good.

      I will let you eat the brussle sprouts though. 🙂

      We stick a whole onion in our chicken to help the chicken keep its shape.

      Reply
    7. Amber

      September 04, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      MMMM>.. I can smell it through my computer! Love brussel sprouts too. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Stephanie Person

      September 04, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      YUM YUM YUM!! I love cooking a whole chicken in my crockpot with some veggies. Perfect to throw it together and have an amazing dinner!

      Reply
    9. Crystal Green

      September 04, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      Oh my boys would love this one! I think I may have to save this one and try it one day with them.

      Reply
    10. LyndaS

      September 04, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      It looks perfect. I need to check out that spice blend - it's new to me.

      Reply
    11. Jacklynn

      September 04, 2013 at 8:03 pm

      Gosh, I wasn't hungry before but now I think I am!

      Reply
    12. Sara Phillips

      September 04, 2013 at 6:46 pm

      What a delicious looking meal! I'll have to try it! Thanks!

      Reply
    13. Melissa @ SavingCentsWithSense.net

      September 03, 2013 at 6:17 pm

      Great photos! And yes, you have now officially made me hungry....off to cook dinner! 🙂

      Reply
    14. diane

      September 03, 2013 at 4:21 pm

      We eat a lot of chicken and it is so easy to throw in the oven like this. Thanks for making me hungry 🙂

      Reply
    15. Nancy Polanco (@WhispersInspire)

      September 03, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      OMG, that looks amazing. Roasted chicken is my absolute favorite! 🙂

      Reply
    16. Jess

      September 03, 2013 at 3:47 pm

      We don't eat meat, but that looks good anyway!

      Reply
    17. Emily

      September 03, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      On Sunday, I am planning to crock pot a chicken, but I may try this recipe instead. It looks delicious!

      Reply

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