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Cozy Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe with Easy Roasted Vegetables

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A comforting and easy slow cooker whole chicken recipe paired with roasted vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal effort.

Ingredients

  • Whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds / 1.8-2.3 kg)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
  • Fresh rosemary (2 sprigs) or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Fresh thyme (3 sprigs) or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Lemon (1, halved)
  • Carrots (4 large, peeled and cut into chunks)
  • Baby potatoes (1 pound / 450 grams, halved)
  • Yellow onion (1 large, quartered)
  • Salt (1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt)
  • Black pepper (1 teaspoon freshly ground)
  • Chicken broth or water (½ cup / 120 ml)

Instructions

  1. Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil all over the chicken, including under the skin if possible. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stuff the cavity with halved lemon and fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs.
  2. Peel and cut the carrots into chunks, halve the baby potatoes, and quarter the onion. Toss the vegetables in a bowl with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Pour ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth or water into the slow cooker. Place half of the vegetables on the bottom to create a bed for the chicken.
  4. Place the chicken breast-side up on the vegetable bed. Scatter the remaining vegetables around and on top of the chicken. Sprinkle minced garlic over everything.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Carefully transfer the chicken and vegetables to a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C). Roast for 15 to 20 minutes to crisp the chicken skin and caramelize the vegetables.
  7. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Roasting the chicken and vegetables after slow cooking is optional but recommended for crispy skin and caramelized veggies. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). If short on time, skip roasting and serve directly from the slow cooker. Fresh herbs are preferred but dried herbs can be used in smaller amounts. Do not overcrowd the slow cooker for even cooking.

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