Slow Cooker Roast Chicken And Vegetables is a one pot busy day comfort food meal. The vegetables in this dish form a sort of tasty “rack” for the chicken to sit on and the juices and seasoning from the chicken lend a spectacular flavor to them while cooking. Experiment with your favorite root vegetables and enjoy roast chicken with very little effort any day of the week.
Slow Cooking is a Lifesaver Year-Round
I love using my slow cooker year-round. In the cold months, it works to keep us filled with hearty soups and stews, and in the warm months it keeps my kitchen cool. This one pot slow cooker meal has been a lifesaver on more than one occasion for my family.
Slow Cooker Roast Chicken And Vegetables Tips
Let Your Slow Cooker Make Dinner Tonight
Don’t sweat dinner, dust off your slow cooker and let it do the work, instead. Dishes like this Italian inspired Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala and Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken are the kinds of meals the family will love any day of the week.
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Slow Cooker Roast Chicken And Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 [5] lb whole chicken
- 5 medium potatoes sliced 1-inch thick
- 2 cup sliced carrot or baby carrots
- 1 sweet onion sliced into wedges
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 4 whole clove garlic peeled
- 4 Tbsp softened butter divided
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- black pepper to taste
- Suggested seasoning choices: Rotisserie Chicken BBQ dry rub, seasoned salt, lemon pepper, Herbs de Provence, Italian, or Mediterranean seasoning
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 6 quart oval slow cooker, or similar with cooking spray.
- Arrange the sliced vegetables and garlic cloves on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Season lightly with the same seasoning used for the chicken and black pepper to your taste. Reserve one or two wedges of onion to stuff into the bird.
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Rub inside and out with 3 Tbsp softened butter or drizzle with olive oil, if preferred.
- Season the chicken inside and out with the seasoning of choice, running your fingers under the skin to loosen and allow you to season under the skin of the breast and legs, too.
- Place the reserved onion wedges and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme inside of the bird. Center the bird on top of the vegetables.
- Dot with the remaining 1 Tbsp butter. Secure the lid.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or until the juices run clear. Using a meat thermometer 165-170°F inserted into the thigh.
- Rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Optional:
- To crisp the skin, carefully remove to an oven safe dish and place under the oven broiler for 3-5 minutes. Rest for 15 minutes, then carve and serve drizzled with the jus from the slow cooker
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Anonymous says
Melissa,
I just finished eating your Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti. All I have to say is, “YUM!” It was delicious and will become a staple in our house. Thank you!
Carole
Son of the south says
I made this last night and it was amazing 6 people demolished it in a matter of minutes. I’m a southern’er and I love showing folks in the west how we do it in the south. They have never had food like this.
Melissa says
I love it, thank you!
Jess sbell says
Very Well Presented Site
Gail says
I love this, but am not a fan of dark meat chicken. How would I adjust the cooking time if I just used bone-in whole chicken breast? Many thanks.
Melissa says
That’s difficult to answer not knowing if you mean one, two or four breasts. Likely around 3 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Sharon says
Can I cook it on low for 8 hour and will it be the same as high for 4
Melissa says
Sure, you can cook this on low. It may not take 8 hours exactly so, please check it and adjust depending on how your slow cooker performs.
Vanessa Heslop says
Amazing easy to make recipe. I make often. After I eat the chickenone or two nights, I take all the meat off of it and add broth and noodles and make a chicken soup with rest of it so I make 2 meals outta one!!
Melissa says
That’s brilliant, great idea!