Easy One-Pan Oven Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
Ali Segersten Oct 16, 2016 3 comments
Weeknights can be full, and sometimes the last thing we want to do is figure out what to cook for dinner. That’s why I love sharing simple, wholesome meals like this one—because nourishment doesn’t have to be complicated.
This one-pan roasted chicken with potatoes and carrots is one of my favorite fallback meals when life feels especially full. It’s deeply satisfying, easy to prep, and gives you that cozy, comfort-food feeling with just a few whole-food ingredients. The recipe also includes simple variations to keep things fresh, even when you’re cooking on autopilot.
Looking for more inspiration for your weeknight rhythm? Here are a few more go-to meals in my kitchen:
- Baked Wild Salmon with steamed potatoes, kale, and pesto
- Slow-Cooked Chicken Curry served over fluffy quinoa
- Soothing Red Lentil Soup, paired with rice or quinoa and a dollop of Raw Cilantro-Lime Chutney
You’ll find even more easy, healing meals in the Nourishing Meals cookbook and The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, or inside the Nourishing Meals® membership portal, where you can create meal plans, generate instant grocery lists, and customize recipes for your unique dietary needs.
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Why I Love This Meal
I almost always serve this dish with a big green salad or a raw kale slaw—it brings balance, brightness, and even more phytonutrients to the table. And while potatoes have been misunderstood in the health world, they are in fact nutrient-rich powerhouses.
Did you know that potatoes—especially the purple and red varieties—contain antioxidant levels comparable to dark cherries and berries? They’re rich in phenols, carotenoids, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, all of which help calm inflammation and protect cellular health.
Potatoes also provide easily digested complex carbohydrates, which can support blood sugar balance, satiety, and even deeper sleep. I've seen this time and time again: when someone cuts carbs too low, their sleep suffers. For many, including something grounding and starchy at dinner—like potatoes—can make all the difference.
This is nourishment you can feel.

About the Author
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 1,800 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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Hi Ali. Could i use a whole chicken instead of cut up chicken for this recipe? If so, what if any modifications would you suggest? Thanks!
Hi there,
No, I roast everything uncovered. Enjoy! :)
For this recipe, do you cover the dish when you put it in the oven?