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Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

This dish features a whole chicken slowly cooked in a slow cooker with garlic, rosemary, and vegetables, creating a tender, moist interior with crispy edges on the skin. The slow cooking process yields flavorful juices and a rustic, hearty appearance, resembling a traditional roast but made effortless in a single appliance.
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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 4 lbs) preferably organic or free-range for best flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 carrots carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 potatoes potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for rubbing and drizzling
  • to taste salt & pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Tongs
  • Baking Sheet (for final crispy skin)

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub all over with olive oil, salt, and pepper to enhance the skin's crispness.
  2. Stuff some of the minced garlic and chopped rosemary inside the chicken cavity for added flavor.
  3. Place the sliced onions, carrots, and potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker to act as a bed and absorb the delicious juices.
  4. Set the prepared chicken on top of the vegetables, breast side up, and sprinkle additional garlic and rosemary over the top for extra aroma.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for about 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily pulls away from the bone, and the vegetables are soft.
  6. Once cooked, carefully transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with foil; this allows for crisping the skin.
  7. Preheat your oven’s broiler to high. Broil the chicken for about 3–5 minutes, watching carefully, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then carve and serve alongside the roasted vegetables.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the vegetables before slow cooking. To enhance crispy skin, keep an eye during broiling and avoid over-browning. Adjust cooking time based on chicken size and slow cooker model.