Loaded Baked Potato Chicken Casserole for Ultimate Comfort

This Loaded Baked Potato Chicken Casserole features juicy roasted chicken infused with lemon and garlic, perfect for ultimate comfort food.

Prep Time15minutes mins

Cook Time1hour hr 15minutes mins

Resting Time10minutes mins

Total Time1hour hr 40minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: DINNER

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs) Choose a bird weighing about 4-5 lbs for juicy results.

For the Marinade

4 cloves garlic Freshly minced for aromatic depth.
2 medium lemons Juiced for bright acidity.
1/4 cup olive oil Extra-virgin for crisp skin.
1 tablespoon fresh thyme Adds earthy, herbal notes.
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary Fragrant addition that complements the dish.
1 teaspoon salt Essential seasoning.
1/2 teaspoon pepper Freshly cracked for a kick.

Method

How to Make Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Generously rub the marinade all over the whole chicken.
Place the chicken in a roasting pan and squeeze the juice of one lemon inside the cavity.
Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 570mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg