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Oven-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

Oven-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables features a whole bird nestled among sweet onions, tender potatoes, carrots, and celery that soak up savory pan juices. Covered roasting keeps the meat moist, while a final uncovering crisps the skin to a deep golden finish. It’s a comforting centerpiece for a family dinner or relaxed Sunday meal.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook2 hrs
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Oven-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Season the chicken with salt and pepper; set it in a large roasting pan. Arrange the onions, potatoes, carrots, and celery around the chicken. Pour water into the pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.

  3. 3

    Roast in the preheated oven, basting now and then, until the chicken is golden brown, about 2 hours; take off the aluminum foil for the final 30 minutes of cooking. An instant-read thermometer inserted into a thigh should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.