I am all about my crock pot this week! I have been thinking about this chicken long after the leftovers were gone. It was that good. I love my traditional roasted chickens but if you really don't have the time, this is my cheater's chicken.
It tastes like you have been slaving over a stove all evening but in reality you are still binge watching the Gilmore Girl's sipping a glass of wine after a long day at work. 🙂 No one has to know.
It definitely doesn't get much easier than this chicken. I literally put the chicken in the crock pot, seasoned, and flavored and walked away and let my house smell of lemons.
The leftovers are also a plus. Can you say shredded lemon rosemary chicken sandwiches? Or top it on your salad? YUM
Give yourself a break this week by putting this bird in the slow cooker and let it simmer in it's own juices with fresh lemons and rosemary.
You Need:
1 roasting chicken ( 2-3 lbs)
2 lemons (1 halved and 1 sliced thin)
3 tbs of freshly chopped rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon of paprika
Directions:
Place chicken in crockpot
Rub with salt, pepper, and paprika on chicken
Squeeze 1 lemon over chicken
Place lemon slices over top of chicken
Press rosemary so that it sticks to the bird ( it will absorb the flavor better)
Set slow cooker on high for 5-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
Slice into the bird to ensure it is cooked thoroughly and serve!
Lori (Adventures of a Sick Chick) says
I'm all about easy recipes...never thought of using a whole chicken in the slow cooker! Does the chicken need to be defrosted or can it be placed in the slow cooker when frozen? 🙂
[email protected] says
Lori, I would go with at least a 3/4 of the way defrosted chicken. Definitely don't want an undercooked bird!
Lori (Adventures of a Sick Chick) says
Great...thank you!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
I am all about my slow cooker right now too. It makes getting dinner on the table such a breeze on busy nights (and gives hope that we might be able to hit the local pool after dinner too!).
Nutmeg Nanny says
I need to try this. I have heard so many good things about slow cooker whole chicken.
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
I know nothing of crock pots but the flavors going on here are delicious!!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I just bought a roasting chicken yesterday and I was thinking this morning that I really wasn't wanting to turn on the oven in our house today - problem solved with this fantastic recipe! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
savoryexperiments says
I've never cooked a whole chicken in the slow cooker. i can't wait to try this recipe.
lanaann says
My slow cooker is probably my favorite kitchen tool and rosemary is my favorite herb, so you *know* I'm going for this recipe! Very good!
LaurenKellyNutrition says
Love my crock pot and I love these pictures!
[email protected] Mom says
I've used my crock pot a million times but never cooked a whole chicken!! I must try this soon!
[email protected] says
I highly recommend it! We like the white meat and it came right off the bone! And plenty for sandwiches throughout the week!
ashley says
I'm all about my crock pot lately too - these are gorgeous photos!! This sounds so easy!
foodwanderings says
Nice. I love the angle of the bird in the snapshot. I question myself now why don't I use a crockpot? The flavors here a freshly delicious!