Description
Roasted chicken with mashed potatoes is a comforting dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole organic chicken
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garlic to taste
- Fresh rosemary to taste
- Fresh thyme to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Choose a fresh, organic chicken for the best flavor.
- Season the chicken generously with a mix of herbs and spices.
- Place the chicken in the oven and roast for approximately 75 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest after roasting for at least 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is roasting, peel and chop the potatoes.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter and cream to the potatoes and mash until creamy.
- Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the roasted chicken with the creamy mashed potatoes.
- Pair with homemade gravy made from the drippings of the roasted chicken.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest before serving to ensure tender meat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 90
- Category: chicken
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, comfort food, family dinner, holiday meal