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Butter-Herb Roasted Chicken

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 1, 2022
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In this herb butter recipe for chicken, butter—flavored with fragrant sage, thyme and garlic—gives poultry a nice crispiness. A bed of colorful veggies finishes off this impressive dinner for a truly picture-perfect display. You'll love cooking up this savory meal for a Sunday supper!

Butter-Herb Roasted Chicken

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 55 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 lb)
  • 12 small whole carrots with tops trimmed
  • 1 lb fingerling potatoes, cut lengthwise in half
  • 2 sweet onions, each cut into 6 wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix butter, chopped thyme, sage, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Rub mixture under and on skin of chicken. Place chicken, breast side up, in roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, toss carrots, potatoes and onions with oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Arrange vegetables around chicken. Pour broth over vegetables.
  • Step 
    4
    Roast uncovered 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 10 to 15 minutes for easier carving. Serve chicken with vegetables.

Nutrition

660 Calories
36g Total Fat
51g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
660
Total Fat
36g
0%
Saturated Fat
17g
0%
Sodium
1270mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
0%
Dietary Fiber
4g
0%
Protein
51g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 7 Very Lean Meat; 6 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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