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Slow Cooker Roast Chicken with Vegetables

This dish involves cooking a whole chicken in a slow cooker alongside root vegetables, resulting in tender, succulent meat with caramelized, flavorful vegetables. The slow cooking process creates a juicy final texture with a rich aroma, complemented by crispy edges on the vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs) preferably skin-on
  • 3 carrots carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 potatoes potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 bulb garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling and seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Begin by patting the chicken dry with paper towels, then rub it all over with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary for flavor.
  2. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and massage it into the skin, ensuring an even coating for crispy skin and flavor.
  3. Place the chicken in the slow cooker, breast side up, and surround it with chopped carrots and potatoes.
  4. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the vegetables, then drizzle everything with a bit more olive oil.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Let it cook for about 6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart, and the vegetables are caramelized around the edges.
  6. Once cooked, carefully lift the chicken out onto a serving platter, revealing the tender meat and roasting juices.
  7. Arrange the roasted vegetables around the chicken, letting their edges be crispy and caramelized from slow cooking.
  8. Optional: spoon some of the cooking juices over the chicken and vegetables for added flavor and moisture.
  9. Serve the slow cooker roast chicken with vegetables hot and enjoy the juicy, crispy textures with a side of your favorite bread or greens.

Notes

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety. Adjust cooking time for larger or smaller chickens. For extra crispy skin, briefly broil in the oven before serving.