Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Buttered Veggies
🥘 Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 chicken stock cube (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 3-4 carrots, chopped into sticks
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the whole chicken straight into the slow cooker (no water needed).
- Crumble the chicken stock cube over the top.
- Season with paprika, garlic powder, and dried herbs if desired.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- In a piece of aluminum foil, place the baby potatoes and carrots.
- Add a knob of butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap the foil loosely to allow some steam circulation.
- Place the foil packet in the slow cooker next to the chicken.
- Cooking Time:
- Cook on high for 2 hours.
- Then, turn to low and cook for an additional 5-6 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Serving:
- Remove the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Unwrap the foil and serve the veggies alongside.
- Enjoy your easy, juicy, and flavorful chicken dinner!
🥄 Pro Tip: You can also add onions, garlic cloves, or a splash of lemon juice for extra flavor!
Let me know if you want more variations or seasoning ideas! 😊