Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of a Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Herbs. This dish transforms your kitchen into an aromatic haven as the chicken cooks to tender perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe offers a hearty meal without the hassle. With its herb-infused skin and juicy meat, it’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
- Stuff part of the herb mixture inside the chicken and massage the remaining onto the skin. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in the slow cooker and pour any leftover marinade over it.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 whole chicken (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 175mg