Roast Chicken and Vegetables is a classic family favorite recipe. We roast chicken in the oven over a bed of vegetables (carrots, onions, and potatoes) for an entire meal in one dish. I use my famous chicken seasoning and roast until the skin is crispy and the chicken is juicy.
What Temperature To Bake Chicken
When you roast chicken in the oven, start the temperature high and turn it down straight away to seal in all the yummy juices. The starting temperature should be around 450°F then turn it down to 350°F to complete the cooking!
If your bird is a different size, change the cooking time, not the oven temp. If you play around with the oven temperature, it can dry out the chicken or overcook some areas and undercook others.
How Long To Roast A Chicken
A 4lb chicken usually takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 and a half hours. If your chicken is larger or smaller, adjust the cooking times accordingly!
Start with 12 minutes at 450°F and then you’ll need an additional 20 minutes per pound.
A 4lb chicken needs: 12 minutes + 80 minutes = 92 minutes total.
Chicken Roast Times:
- 3lb chicken: 12 minutes at 450°F + 60 minutes at 350°F = 72 minutes total
- 3.5lb chicken: 12 minutes at 450°F + 70 minutes at 350°F = 82 minutes total
- 4lb chicken: 12 minutes at 450°F + 80 minutes at 350°F = 92 minutes total
- 4.5lb chicken: 12 minutes at 450°F + 90 minutes at 350°F = 102 minutes total
- 5lb chicken: 12 minutes at 450°F + 100 minutes at 350°F = 112 minutes total
Ingredients
- 1 chicken 3-4lbs
- 3-4 cups chopped vegetables *see note (carrots, potatoes, onions, parsnips)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs
- chicken seasoning or chicken rub below
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Wash and chop vegetables. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or 1 tablespoon fresh herbs. Place in the bottom of a shallow casserole dish or 9×13 pan.
- Rub outside of chicken with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with chicken seasoning or rub.
- Place the chicken breast side up on the vegetables. Place the pan in the oven. Cook 12 minutes at 450°F.
- Turn oven down to 350°F and bake until the inner thigh reaches 165°F. (A 4lb chicken will need an additional 75-80 minutes).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to rest 15 minutes before carving. (Return the vegetables to the oven if they need a few more minutes cook time).
Recipe Notes
Chicken Rub (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
