Something I do almost every single week is roast a whole, organic chicken. I love doing this because I can use the leftover pieces for recipes throughout the week! It’s a life saver and helps save a ton of time whenever it comes to meal prep and making healthy weeknight dinners. So today, I’m sharing my favorite tips and tricks on how to roast a chicken (along with delicious, 30-minute roasted chicken leftovers recipes)!

How To Roast A Chicken

Roasting a chicken is actually fairly easy to do! First you’ll need an oven roaster like this one:

It’s super easy to use! Just place the chicken inside, add about an inch of water, add seasoning of choice, then roast at 425 degrees for about 2-3 hours (or until the internal temperature reaches about 170 degrees).

Personally, I love my little oven roaster! But I know a lot of people love electric roasters like this one, too:

Either way, roasting a whole chicken each week saves a lot of time and helps inspire healthy meals throughout the week!

Roasted Chicken Leftovers Recipes

Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls

Meal prep is a way of life! Prep these while your chicken is roasting, then simply add the chicken, pack ’em up, and take them on -the-go throughout the week!

Turmeric Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Y’all. THESE ARE AMAZING. One of my absolute fave recipes for busy workday lunches, and SUPER easy to make! Make a batch of this Turmeric Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad in just a few minutes and have it throughout the week!

Chicken Fajita Casserole

When everything’s going bad in your fridge, make a casserole! Just kidding (maybe). But seriously, this Chicken Fajita Casserole can be any combination of your favorite veggies and fridge items! It’s delicious, easy, and quick 🙂

One-Pot Basil Chicken Baked Ziti

Mix it all together, throw it in the oven, and DONE. Healthy comfort food dinner at it’s finest!

Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos

TACOSSSSSSSSS! Need I say more? Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos are always a good idea.

These recipes are easy peasy, y’all. An entire week of healthy dinners just like that! All you need is an oven roaster or electric roaster to get started.

What are your favorite ways to meal prep weeknight dinners throughout the week? Let’s chat in the comments below!

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