Italian Roasted Chicken + Vegetables

Winter means I tend to feel a resurgence in the need for comfort foods and slow cooked meals. But just to make things interesting, my schedule always seems to kick up a gear. Which means even though I’m far more inclined to devote longer in the kitchen than it’d normally take to throw together a light summer salad, I simply don’t have the hours to give.

| “On those busy mid-week winter nights, I quickly become a big fan of the one pot all-in-one dinners.”

This week Money Mummy has been featuring winter family meals on a budget. Meals designed to keep both your belly and budget smiling. Today I’m joining in with the series over at Money Mummy to share one of my own winter family meals.

Winter Family Meals:
Italian Roasted Chicken + Mediterranean Vegetables

On a budget!

The best thing about quick one pot winter meals is that they’re super easy and super budget friendly! You can mix and match with whatever you find leftover at the bottom of the fridge crisper, and slow cooked meals let you get away with using cheaper cuts of meat.

A great way to keep the costs low is to freeze your fresh herbs in olive oil ahead of time. Because if you’re anything like me, a herb garden will face certain death and a bunch of store-bought always wilts before it can be used!

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Recipe Notes:
I usually use Rice Bran Oil instead of Olive Oil. For an added indulgence, serve with fresh crusty bread and a generous glass of red wine. Italian of course!

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You can see the full Winter Family Meals On A Budget Series here.

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