Description
Savor the joy of effortless cooking with our 40+ BEST Crockpot Meals (+Slow Cooker Whole Chicken). This recipe is perfect for busy families or anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome meal with minimal time in the kitchen. By simply layering fresh vegetables and seasoning under a whole chicken, you’ll create a tender, juicy dish infused with rich flavors. The slow cooking process allows the ingredients to meld beautifully, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Serve this dish alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 8 onion wedges
- 6 cut-up celery ribs
- 1 small bag baby carrots
- 8 oz. quartered potatoes
- 5 smashed garlic cloves
- 1 tsp each paprika
- 1 tsp each rosemary
- 1 tsp each thyme
- 1/2 tsp each black pepper
- 1/2 tsp each sea salt
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into manageable pieces.
- Place the chopped vegetables at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Position the whole chicken on top of the veggies.
- Sprinkle spices evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg