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Seasonal Fall Dinner Idea – Roasted Herb Chicken with Vegetables

A cozy fall-inspired dinner featuring tender roasted chicken, hearty vegetables, and warm autumn spices. Perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Seasoning
  • 1 whole chicken about 3–4 lbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
Vegetables
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup potatoes diced
  • 1 onion quartered

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Coat chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Place vegetables in a roasting pan and season lightly. Add thyme sprigs on top.
  3. Set chicken on top of vegetables and roast for 60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Let chicken rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 42gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.8mg

Notes

Add apples or cranberries to the roasting pan for extra seasonal flavor.
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