Mid-America Herb-Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Juicy roasted chicken seasoned with a blend of Mid-America herbs, accompanied by a medley of roasted root vegetables. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs whole chicken, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 6 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil with 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Pat 4 lbs whole chicken dry with paper towels and rub the herb mixture all over the skin, including under the skin where possible.
Step 3: Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Surround with 3 medium carrots, 2 medium parsnips, and 3 medium red potatoes, all cut into 1-inch pieces.
Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh and vegetables are tender.
Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with the roasted root vegetables for a complete meal.