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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Vegetables

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Vegetables

This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Vegetables recipe offers a simple and delicious way to enjoy a hearty meal full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 427 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 cup carrots cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1.5 lbs baby red potatoes halved
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed

Vegetable Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Chicken

  • 1 whole chicken 3-4 lbs, broiler/fryer size
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add 1½ lbs halved baby potatoes, 1 cup carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 quartered onion, and 4 garlic cloves to the slow cooker. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and toss to coat.
  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Pat 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs) dry. Stuff with garlic cloves and optional lemon wedges. Tuck wings and tie drumsticks.
  • Rub the paste all over the chicken, then place it breast side up on top of the vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3½-4 hours until internal temp is 165°F.
  • Let rest 15 minutes, then slice or shred with a fork. Serve with the vegetables and juices.

Notes

No liquid needed - the chicken will release juices as it cooks. For crispy skin, you can broil for 3-5 minutes to crisp the skin. Rest before slicing for juicy meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 27gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 853mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3791IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Healthy, slow cooker, vegetables, Whole Chicken
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