Perfect Roast Chicken with Twice Baked Potatoes

Name: Perfect Roast Chicken with Twice Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole chickens, about 4 pounds each; 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 large baking potatoes; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 green onions, sliced

A classic, comforting roast chicken dinner that fills the house with the most delicious aroma.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· September 18, 2026

Perfect Roast Chicken with Twice Baked Potatoes

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

75 minutes

Total

95 minutes

Serves

There is truly nothing like a classic roast chicken for a Sunday dinner. It is simple, soul warming, and always hits the spot when you gather the family around the table.

I love to roast two chickens at once so that I have plenty of meat leftover for easy meals during the busy week. Serving this with twice baked potatoes makes the whole meal feel extra special.

🧺 Ingredients

2 whole chickens, about 4 pounds each
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 large baking potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, sliced

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Pat the chickens dry with paper towels and rub the skin with softened butter, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3
Place the chickens in a large roasting pan and roast for about 75 minutes, or until the juices run clear and the skin is golden brown.
4
While the chicken roasts, bake the potatoes in the oven until tender, which takes about 60 minutes.
5
Slice the baked potatoes in half and scoop out the centers into a bowl, leaving a thin layer of potato in the skins.
6
Mash the potato centers with the sour cream, milk, cheese, and green onions.
7
Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with the potatoes.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat the potatoes in the microwave or the oven until warmed through.

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