Tuscan Roasted Chicken and Veggies

This Tuscan Roasted Chicken and Veggies dish brings the warmth of Italy right to your kitchen. Tender roasted vegetables and juicy rotisserie chicken are tossed in a tangy Italian dressing — simple ingredients that sing with rustic Tuscan flavor.

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Aunt Rosa’s Way

If Aunt Rosa were here, she’d wink and say, “You can make a feast out of leftovers, if you just use a little love and a lot of good dressing.” That’s the heart of this dish — practical, flavorful, and oh-so-Italian.

When I spotted a rotisserie chicken in the fridge and a few humble vegetables on the counter, I knew exactly what to do.

With a jar of Olive Garden-style Italian dressing, I transformed those ingredients into something special that even Aunt Rosa would be proud to present to her family. (The flavors are fantastic, I promise!)

The vegetables roast beautifully in the oven, soaking up all that tangy, herby flavor, while the chicken — bathed in the same dressing — becomes tender and full of zest. It’s a true Tuscan-style meal: simple, hearty, and comforting.

At a Glance

• Skill Level: Easy – simple prep, big flavor.
• Flavor Profile: Savory, herby, and tangy with true Tuscan flair.
• Options Included: Add zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms for color and texture.
• Best For: Weeknight dinners, cozy family meals, or using up leftover chicken in a delicious new way.

Tuscan Chicken and Veggie Ingredients

You will find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post but here’s a quick look at what you’ll need to make this simple dish. These are simple ingredients you might already have in your kitchen.

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• 12 oz red potatoes, cut into chunks
• 8 oz carrots, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 rotisserie chicken, deboned
• 1 (16 oz) bottle Olive Garden-style Italian dressing (used in two parts)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: grated Parmesan, fresh parsley, or basil for garnish

How to Make Tuscan Chicken and Veggies

This comes together so easily, friends! You’re going to love this one so much that you will make it again and again.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Toss vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onions) with about ⅔ of the Italian dressing.

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Pour chicken broth in a casserole dish then spread the veggie mixture evenly on top.

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Roast uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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While roasting, debone the rotisserie chicken and place the meat in a bowl. Pour the remaining ⅓ of the dressing over the chicken, stir to coat, and refrigerate until ready to use.

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After 30 minutes, remove the vegetables from the oven, stir in the dressed chicken.

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Return to bake another 25-30 minutes (or until potatoes are tender and the dish is sizzling).

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Check at that point: if the potatoes are fork-tender but you want them a bit softer, cover with foil and bake another 10–15 minutes. (Mine went back in for 15 minutes because the carrots weren’t quite done. I’ve also learned that cutting the potatoes into smaller chunks helps!)

If you want more color on top after that, uncover and broil for 3–5 minutes at the end.

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Finish with Parmesan and fresh herbs, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

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Alternate Method

I made this dish a second time using a simpler method: I added all of the veggies and chicken together with salt and pepper, stirred it up, and put it into the baking dish, which I’d prepped with about half an inch of chicken broth. I covered the pan with foil, baked it at 400 for forty minutes, then removed the foil and baked it for an additional forty minutes. Delicious (and simple!)

What to Expect from this Dish

Friends, if you love a simple twist on an old classic, this is it! The idea of using a bottle of Italian dressing came as I pondered my options and I’m so very glad it did! The chicken is moist and tender and has the loveliest flavor.

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And those veggies! The addition of the Italian seasoning takes them to a whole new level, one I’ve not experienced before. They’re simply luscious. I plan to take the leftovers to a friend who is recovering after surgery. I know she’ll love it!

Things to Love About this Dish

How do I love thee, oh Tuscan chicken? Let me count the ways!

• Uses pantry and fridge staples — no fancy ingredients needed.
• The Italian dressing does all the flavor work!
• One-pan simplicity with minimal cleanup.
• Perfectly balanced — hearty enough for dinner, light enough for lunch.
• Smells like Aunt Rosa’s kitchen on a Sunday afternoon.

Variations on this Recipe

I’m already thinking of ways to change this up next time. Here are some ideas that come to mind:

Tomatoes: I think you could add large tomato chunks near the end of the bake (perhaps when you add the cooked chicken). Roasted tomatoes are delicious!

Vinaigrette dressing: If you don’t have Italian dressing, use a vinaigrette (as long as it’s not fruit-infused).

DIY Italian dressing: If you don’t have a jar of Olive Garden dressing you can make your own using this combination:

• ½ cup mayonnaise (gives that creamy restaurant-style body)
• ⅓ cup white vinegar (you can use white wine vinegar for a milder tang)
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¾ cup light olive oil (or a neutral oil like canola, if preferred)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh if possible)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
• Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick

Other Favorite Italian Dishes from Storybook Kitchen

If you love this Tuscan Chicken you’ll flip over all of the following:

Rustic Italian Beef Stew: Warm, rich, and full of Italian flavor! This Rustic Italian Beef Stew features tender chunks of beef simmered with herbs, tomatoes, and potatoes for a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.

Traditional Sunday Gravy: This traditional Italian-American Sunday Gravy is a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce made with ground beef and sausage links. Perfect over pasta, it’s hearty, flavorful, and tastes like it cooked all day.

Creamy Italian Pasta Salad: This easy pasta salad recipe is loaded with tri-color rotini, mozzarella, crisp veggies, olives, and pepperoni, all tossed in a creamy Italian dressing. Perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or make-ahead lunches!

Easy Homemade Minestrone: This classic Italian minestrone soup is hearty, healthy, and brimming with vegetables, beans, and pasta. Easy to customize with what you have on hand — a comforting one-pot meal the whole family will love.

That’s it for this post, friends. Thanks for stopping by. Before you go, why not pin some photos to your Pinterest boards?

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About the Author

Hi, I’m Janice Thompson — author, baker, and storyteller. My Storybook Kitchen is inspired by the Italian roots woven throughout my Weddings by Bella series. Aunt Rosa’s recipes (and her joyful spirit) remind me that every meal tells a story. This Tuscan Roasted Chicken and Veggies dish feels like one of hers — humble ingredients, bursting with warmth and laughter, served with a side of love and maybe a Dean Martin song playing softly in the background.