Roast Chicken with Pesto and Potatoes

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Stir pesto and garlic in medium bowl to blend.

3. 3

   Transfer 1 tablespoon pesto mixture to small bowl and reserve for sauce.

4. 4

   Spread 1/4 cup pesto mixture over outside and 1 tablespoon inside main cavity of chicken.

5. 5

   Place potatoes in large roasting pan and toss with remaining pesto mixture.

6. 6

   Push potatoes to sides of pan; place chicken in center.

7. 7

   Sprinkle chicken and potatoes with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken thigh registers 180F and potatoes are brown and tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer chicken and potatoes to platter.

10. 10

    Add broth and reserved 1 tablespoon pesto to roasting pan.

11. 11

    Place pan over heat; bring broth to boil, scraping up browned bits.

12. 12

    Season sauce with salt and pepper.

13. 13

    Serve chicken and potatoes with sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.