Herb-Roasted Whole Chicken with Parsnips, Carrots and Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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A comforting roasted chicken dish featuring an assortment of regional root vegetables, seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic for a savory, earthy flavor. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs whole chicken, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 80 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs whole chicken
3 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
2 medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces parsnips
4 medium, quartered red potatoes
6, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1, halved lemon

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 4 lbs whole chicken and rub all over with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper, including inside the cavity. Stuff cavity with 1 halved lemon and 1 tbsp each of chopped fresh rosemary and thyme.
Step 2: Toss 3 medium carrots, 2 medium parsnips, and 4 quartered red potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
Step 3: Arrange vegetables in a roasting pan in a single layer and place the chicken on top. Scatter 6 minced garlic cloves around the vegetables.
Step 4: Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes, basting chicken every 20 minutes with the pan juices, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender and golden around the edges.
Step 5: Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve the chicken with the roasted root vegetables and pan juices drizzled over top.