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Italian Roast Chicken and Potatoes (The One You’ll Make Forever)

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A plate with roasted chicken thigh, golden potatoes, and steamed broccoli and carrots. A spoon drizzles sauce over the chicken. The meal is served on a white plate on a wooden surface.

Everyone talks about Greek roast chicken and potatoes, but this Italian roast chicken and potatoes deserves just as much attention. Made with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roasted over baby potatoes, every drop of flavor melts into the pan for the most rich, savory, and comforting one-pan dinner.

The difference? Two simple upgrades: tomato paste for depth and a splash of white wine instead of lemon, creating a more robust, Italian-style flavor that’s slightly bold and incredibly satisfying.

This is the kind of easy roasted chicken and potatoes recipe that delivers crispy skin, tender potatoes, and big flavor with minimal effort — perfect for weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners.

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The secret to the sauce (marinade) is the tomato paste. It gives the marinade, chicken and potatoes an umami flavor and a beautiful glazed roast. It’s the secret to the sauce (recipe)!

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A plate of Italian Roast Chicken and Potatoes, baked to perfection and topped with a lemon slice, is served alongside sautéed spinach, with roasted carrots adding color in the background.

Recipe Option: You can replace the white wine and add the juice of one lemon in place of it. Then slice up one lemon in rounds and throw them into the baking dish over the potatoes before baking and they will caramelize. Then, you can add the carmelized lemon over the chicken when you serve for a little razzle dazzle.

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

🤔 Common Questions

Can I use chicken breasts instead?

You can, but bone in skin on chicken thighs are strongly recommended. You could also use boneless skinless chicken thighs and the result will be very similar and no change in baking time or temperature. Breasts cook faster and won’t stay as juicy. If you want to use chicken breast and get the same flavor I highly recommend my crockpot lemony chicken and potatoes. It’s made in the crockpot so the chicken stays juicy not dry.

Can I prep this ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble everything, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

I do not like using wine in my cooking. What can I replace the white wine with?

Actually, what may EVEN taste better is replacing the white wine with the juice of one lemon. Then slice another lemon in rounds and place in the baking dish over the potatoes before baking. They will caramelize. Then, you can put the golden lemon slices over the chicken for a little razzle dazzle.

A plate with roasted chicken thigh, golden potatoes, and steamed broccoli and carrots. A spoon drizzles sauce over the chicken. The meal is served on a white plate on a wooden surface.

Italian Roast Chicken and Potatoes (The One You’ll Make Forever)

One Pan Italian Roast Chicken and Potatoes. Simple pantry ingredients like a packet of Italian Seasoning Dressing Mix, olive oil, white wine, and the secret to this savory roast: tomato paste. You will be making this one pan oven-baked meal on repeat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Vegetables

  • 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 24 oz bag Honey Gold baby potatoes, quartered
  • ½ large onion sliced and cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon complete seasoning for chicken (or more)
  • Cracked black pepper to taste

Italian Marinade

Instructions
 

Prep the Chicken

  • Bring chicken thighs to room temperature.
  • Pat them dry thoroughly (this helps the skin crisp).
  • Season with 1 tablespoon complete seasoning and cracked black pepper.
  • Toss to coat evenly and set aside.

Make the Marinade

  • In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together:
  • Olive oil
  • White wine
  • Tomato paste
  • Garlic
  • Chicken bouillon
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Dried parsley
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning packet
  • Mix until smooth and well combined.

Prep the Baking Dish

  • Drizzle a little olive oil in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Add the potatoes and sliced onions.
  • Pour about ¼ of the marinade over the potatoes and toss well with your hands so everything is evenly coated.

Assemble

  • Place the chicken thighs directly on top of the potato-onion mixture.
  • Pour the remaining marinade evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.

Extra Flavor Tip (Highly Recommended):

  • Once you’ve poured the marinade over the chicken, add about ¼ cup additional olive oil back into the same measuring cup or bowl you used for the marinade. Swirl it around to loosen up all the remaining seasoning and flavor stuck to the sides, then drizzle that oil right over the chicken and potatoes. That’s exactly what I do — and it makes a difference.
  • Roast
  • Bake uncovered at 375°F for about 1 hour, or until:
  • Make sure to based it half way through. Actually I baste more than once. After about a half hour, baste every 10-15 minutes or until complete.
  • Chicken skin is golden and crispy
  • Internal temperature reaches 165°F
  • Potatoes are fork-tender and soaking up all the juices
  • After taking it out of the oven remove the chicken, then put the potatoes back into the oven at 450F for seven-ten minutes until browned!

Serve

  • Spoon those pan juices right over the chicken and potatoes before serving. Absolute perfection.
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4 Comments

  1. This was great, my family said this one is a keeper. Delicious flavor. I only had boneless skinless chicken thighs and I cut the time in half and it was great.

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