Roast Chicken with Garlic-Infused Red Potatoes
Roast Chicken with Garlic-Infused Red Potatoes brings juicy, well-seasoned meat together with tender red potatoes that soak up buttery, herby drippings. Sweet roasted garlic mellows into a rich, caramelized flavor, while Italian dressing mix and thyme add an aromatic punch. Serve this comforting one-pan dinner for a cozy weekend meal or when you want an unfussy crowd-pleaser.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roast Chicken with Garlic-Infused Red Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves, trimming about 1/2 inch from the top of each clove; you may also need to trim individual cloves along the sides of the heads.
- 3
Mix the butter, Italian dressing mix, fresh thyme, and ground paprika in a large bowl.
- 4
Set the chicken in a large roasting pan and spread 1/2 of the butter mixture over the chicken skin.
- 5
Add the potatoes to the bowl with the remaining 1/2 of the butter mixture and toss to coat; arrange the potatoes around the chicken and add the garlic heads, cut sides up.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 50 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near but not touching the bone, should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest for 10 minutes.
- 7
Move the garlic to a plate to cool slightly; slip the cloves from their skins, place half in a bowl, and stir in the potatoes; transfer the potatoes to a platter.
- 8
Carve the chicken and place it on the platter.
- 9
Skim and discard the fat from the pan drippings; pour the drippings into the same bowl and mash the remaining garlic into the drippings; serve with the chicken and potatoes.
- Calories 522.52 kcal High 26%
- Protein 65.76 g Good Source 132%
- Carbohydrate 29.4 g 11%
- Total Fat 15.43 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.39 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 232.83 mg High 78%
- Sodium 592.06 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.83 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 0.86 g --
- Added Sugars 1.13 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 56.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.02 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 495.66 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 0.86 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 27.19 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Roast Chicken with Garlic Infused Red Potatoes is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, and Italian Dressing Mix. Each serving provides about 522.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roast Chicken with Garlic-Infused Red Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Fresh Thyme, Garlic, Italian Dressing Mix, Paprika. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roast Chicken with Garlic-Infused Red Potatoes?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 522.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roast Chicken with Garlic-Infused Red Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Roast Chicken with Garlic-Infused Red Potatoes healthy?
- Roast Chicken with Garlic-Infused Red Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 522.52 calories and 65.76 g of protein, or 132% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 592.06 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.39 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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