Is there anything better than coming home from a long day of work and knowing there’s a freshly cooked meal waiting for you?
Yesterday at lunch I washed, dried, rubbed, and filled a whole chicken, then left it in the slow cooker over some chopped onions to cook for about 6 hours. The entire house was filled with the smell of delicious herbs when I walked through the door. The skin was browned and the meat was so tender it fell off the bone when I transferred it to a plate (this is why, if you look closely, you’ll see a wing missing!). There was no oil or butter added and the chicken released it’s own juices over time, keeping the meat moist.
I love using freshly prepared chicken for my recipes, but on those days when I don’t have much time I’ll grab a rotisserie chicken to shred in it’s place. But now there’s a fool-proof way to have my own healthy chicken hot and ready to go when I get home! Here’s the recipe:
- 1 5-6 lb chicken
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 1/2 tbsp Mrs. Dash Original Blend
- 1 yellow onion , loosely chopped
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 crushed garlic
- Combine all seasoning ingredients except for the onion, lemon, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Remove giblets from chicken, wash, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub the dry mix all over the chicken, as well as in the cavity. Place the lemon and garlic in the cavity.
- Spread the onions on the base of the crockpot, and then place chicken on top. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, until chicken is cooked through.
I LOVE this. I’ve been meaning to try my crock pot for roast chicken for a while now, but I’ve been a bit skeptical. You have inspired me to try it. Do you really add no liquid at all?
Yes!! No liquid at all. When I came back there was a lot of liquid in the pot that the chicken had released, so I think that helped with the steaming. I just used some dry seasonings that I would have normally used for a roast chicken and slow cooked it!
Your entire meal looks so delicious, Jasmine! The chicken sounds so moist and flavorful with the herbs and natural juices!
Thank you, sweet Anna!
Wow, fantastic!!! i can imagine being washed over with the smell of a chicken dinner – heavenly scent!
Thank you, John!! It was great to come home to!
This looks fantastic and such a hassle free meal. Great looking photos as always
Thank you, Tom! 🙂
Yummm, yes walking into the smell of delicious food is amazing! This sounds so nice Jasmine! Looks delicious!
Thank you, Lynz! I was looking forward to it all afternoon 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful Wednesday.
Crockpot rotisserie chicken? Brilliant!! (And gorgeous!) And thank you for the Instagram love today:)
And thank you right back!! 😀
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I would just like to say that your photography is beautiful! x
Thank you so much, Kami!! 🙂