If you are as busy as I am, a meal that requires little attention and only needs one pan to cook makes life a little simpler. This recipe is also a delicious way to introduce Brussels sprouts (aka baby cabbages in our house) to your family if they haven’t had them before.
Oh, yeah, and it is really simple to make (and did I mention that it only uses one dish!!) My husband isn’t the biggest fan of chicken, but this is one way I make it that he actually not only tolerates, but enjoys it. If this isn’t your thing, check out my other simple recipe ideas to find one you love.
Easiest Roasted Chicken Recipe
Delicious roasted chicken with Brussels sprouts seasoned with fresh herbs and butter.
Servings
1 chicken
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (organs removed)
- 3 TBSP butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 lbs Brussels sprouts (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Wash the chicken and pat dry.
- Using your hands, rub butter over the outside of the chicken and place it in a roasting pan or 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle on the spices.
- Roast for 45-50 minutes.
- Add the Brussels sprouts around the chicken and baste chicken and sprouts with juices and more butter if desired.
- Roast an additional 10-20 minutes or until the Brussels sprouts are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes.
- Cut and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easiest Roasted Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 breast + 7 sprouts)
Calories 475
Calories from Fat 249
% Daily Value*
Fat 27.7g43%
Saturated Fat 9.7g61%
Cholesterol 137mg46%
Sodium 588mg26%
Carbohydrates 14.2g5%
Fiber 5.9g25%
Sugar 3.4g4%
Protein 43.7g87%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
You can use any spices you’d like to flavor this chicken.
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