Description
Simple and delicious Christmas dinner ideas for a stress-free holiday.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, green beans)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- 1 tablespoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Add mixed vegetables around the chicken.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle rosemary and thyme on top.
- Roast in the oven for 1.5 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken size.
- Use seasonal vegetables for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: easy christmas dinner ideas