Roasted Chicken with Ribs

By Snejana Andreeva

on Dec 06, 2022, Updated Sep 02, 2024

5 from 2 reviews
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This Roasted Chicken with Ribs will be your new favorite one-pan wonder. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and will make weeknight cooking a breeze. This dish is one of Steve’s favorite meals. The smoked ribs give a very subtle aroma to the whole dish, which in return really enhances the flavor of the 🍗 chicken and potatoes without any extra work at all. One-pan meals are my favorite as you can toss everything together and let the oven do the rest of the work. You can add any 🧂 seasonings you enjoy to this and measure everything with your heart — easy peasy!

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Why You’ll Love Roasted Chicken with Ribs

This Roasted Chicken with Ribs is honestly so impressive in flavor, that you’ll be floored with how easy it is to put together. Plus, it’s got all the essentials: crispy chicken, 🥔 tender potatoes, and a sneaky cameo from smoked 🍖 ribs that somehow elevates this to “fancy dinner” status without you lifting a finger. I also love that I can use any seasoning blend I have and it just works. If after-work is busy, you can totally prep this in the pan before you leave the house and then pop it in as soon as you walk in the door. The oven does all the heavy lifting and you’ll just have one dish to 🫧 wash!

How to Prepare

🥔 Use a sharp knife to slice the potatoes into wedges, then add to a large baking dish.

🍗 Next, add the chicken, oil, and seasonings to the dish and massage together well.

🍖 Now, nestle in the smoked ribs.

💧 Then push the potatoes and meat away from the corner of the baking dish so you can make room to add in the water. Pour in the water and shake the dish gently to distribute it evenly.

⏲️ Cover the baking dish with foil paper and bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 40 minutes. Uncover it and bake for another 30 minutes.

🔥 You can put the oven on broil for the last 5 minutes or so if you want to crisp up the skin but make sure to keep a very close eye on it. Serve and enjoy!

Nonna’s Tip 🍖

I purchased a rack of smoked ribs at my local European supermarket and cut them into riblets.

Roasted Chicken with Ribs

Variations and Substitutions for Roasted Chicken with Ribs

  1. You can use raw, unsmoked ribs but be sure to add them in with the chicken so you can season the whole dish. I add the smoked ribs last as they are already salty and have lots of flavor. 
  2. Feel free to use any cut of 🍗 chicken you like instead. If you make this with chicken breast, make sure to remove the chicken within 20-30 minutes, and then continue to cook the rest of the dish to the full amount of time.
  3. Feel free to use any chicken and rib seasoning you like. You even use lemon pepper here.  
  4. Be careful with the 🧂 salt as the smoked ribs are salty as well.
  5. You can also add additional veggies to the baking dish, such as 🥕 carrots, bell peppers or even green beans.  

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Common Questions

how do I properly cut the potatoes into wedges?

To cut the potatoes into wedges: Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut each potato in half, and then slice those halves into 3 or 4 wedges.

can I use raw, unsmoked ribs here?

Yes, you certainly can, but in that case, be sure to toss them with the chicken and seasonings so they are also flavored.

can I make this roasted chicken with ribs recipe using chicken breast instead?

Yes, you can, but they’ll cook a lot quicker. So simply remove them from the pan after about 20-30 minutes and then continue to cook the rest of the dish for the full amount of time.

what can I use instead of smoked ribs?

You could certainly substitute smoked back ribs with other smoked meats like bacon or smoked sausage.

How do I know when the chicken is fully cooked?

The chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). You can use a meat thermometer to check!

Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, you can prep the chicken, potatoes, and seasonings in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add the water or stock just before baking.

5 from 2 reviews

Roasted Chicken with Ribs

Roasted Chicken with Ribs drumsticks, golden potato slices, and fresh herbs fill a white baking dish, while a spoon serves the delicious food.
This one-pan meal takes 10 minutes to prep, and will make weeknight cooking a breeze. The smoked ribs give a very subtle aroma to the whole dish, which in return enhances the flavor of the chicken and potatoes.
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Makes: 3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken drumsticks, you can use thighs or legs as well
  • 4 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • paprika, to taste
  • garlic powder, to taste
  • dry oregano, to taste
  • 4 smoked back ribs, you can also use any smoked meat like bacon as well
  • ½ cup water, you can also use unsalted vegetable stock
  • fresh thyme or parsley for garnish is optional

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, potatoes, oil, and seasonings to a baking dish. Massage the potatoes and chicken really well. Feel free to use any seasonings you like, you can also use a lemon pepper seasoning, or a chicken and rib seasoning of your choice.
  • Nestle in the smoked ribs.
  • Now, push the potatoes and chicken away from the corner of the baking dish so you can make room to add in the water. Pour in the water and shake the dish gently to distribute it evenly.
  • Cover it with foil and bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 40 minutes. Uncover it and bake for another 30 minutes. You can put the oven on broil for the last 5 minutes or so if you want to crisp up the skin but make sure to keep a very close eye on it. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Chicken with Ribs
Amount per Serving
Calories
586
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
16
g
Cholesterol
 
140
mg
47
%
Sodium
 
178
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
1537
mg
44
%
Carbohydrates
 
50
g
17
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
 
76
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
56
mg
68
%
Calcium
 
51
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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6 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    One of my and my husbands favorite recipes from the modern nonna. Easy and great left over. Sometimes I add the potatoes and sometimes I don’t. When I don’t add potatoes, I make rice on the side and pour some of the juices from the meat over the rice.

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    1. Hi Angela! This is so sweet. I love the sound of this with rice…yum! Thank you for sharing 😘

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  2. Hi! I was so excited to see this recipe! My husband is a vegetarian, so, of course, I don’t make too much meat. Feeding myself easy stuff is one thing, but we have an exchange student from France coming, so I have to step up my game! This sounds great as is thrifty as well. Any other suggestions?

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