One Pot Tomato and Herb Roasted Chicken

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This impressive One Pot Tomato and Herb Roasted Chicken is the kind of dish that feels like a celebration—yet it’s simple enough for a cozy weeknight dinner. Roasted over a bed of vegetables with whole peeled tomatoes and dry white wine, then finished with a luscious tomato and herb compound butter, this dish is rich, aromatic, and guaranteed to become a favorite. Thanks to Red Gold’s Whole Peeled and Crushed Tomatoes, the flavor runs deep in every bite.

 

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Prep time: 1hr (Overnight (dry brine + compound butter))
Cook time: 2hrs 30mins
Serves or Makes: 6–7 servings

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ingredients

For the Chicken and Vegetables:

  • 1 whole (about 6 pounds) chicken, giblets removed
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt (for dry brine)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Red Gold Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • 7 large carrots, halved
  • 5 medium yellow or russet potatoes, quartered
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 heads garlic, tops sliced off
  • 1 package fresh rosemary
  • 1 package fresh thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, divided
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

ingredients

For the Tomato & Herb Compound Butter:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Red Gold Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped rosemary
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped thyme

Method

Dry Brine the Chicken (Night Before):

  • Step 1

    Pat the chicken completely dry. Place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet or roasting dish.

  • Step 2

    Rub kosher salt all over the chicken, including under the wings and legs.

  • Step 3

    Refrigerate uncovered overnight for crispier skin and deeper flavor.

Make the Compound Butter (Night Before):

  • Step 1

    In a small saucepan, simmer Red Gold Crushed Tomatoes over medium-low heat until reduced, about 15 minutes. Let cool.

  • Step 2

    In a food processor, blend the reduced tomatoes with butter, rosemary, and thyme until smooth.

  • Step 3

    Transfer to a container and refrigerate overnight.

Roast the Chicken (Day Of):

  • Step 1

    Remove the chicken from the fridge 1 hour before roasting to come to room temperature.

  • Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Assemble the Roasting Pan:

  • Step 1

    In a large Dutch oven (8 quart recommended), combine Red Gold Whole Peeled Tomatoes, halved carrots, quartered potatoes, garlic, and onions.

  • Step 2

    Add the juice of 1 lemon, 1 cup dry white wine, and olive oil. Toss everything to coat evenly.

Stuff and Season the Chicken:

  • Step 1

    Fill the chicken cavity with remaining lemon (halved), extra onion and carrot pieces, and a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme.

  • Step 2

    Place the chicken on top of the vegetable mixture in the Dutch oven.

  • Step 3

    Generously coat the chicken with the tomato and herb compound butter.

Roast and Baste:

  • Step 1

    Roast uncovered at 425°F for about 2 to 2.5 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F–175°F.

  • Step 2

    After 1 hour, add the remaining 1/2 cup of white wine and baste the chicken with the pan juices.

  • Step 3

    Continue basting every 15 minutes. If the skin browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.

Rest and Serve:

  • Step 1

    Let the chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.

  • Step 2

    Serve over the roasted vegetables with a spoonful of the pan sauce.