Crock Pot Roasted Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• Place carrots and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix garlic and oil. In another bowl, mix dry seasonings., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken breast; rub garlic mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. , Place chicken in slow cooker over carrots and onions, breast side up; sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads at least 170°., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Discard vegetables. Let chicken stand 15 minutes before carving., Freeze option: Cool chicken pieces and any juices. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Steps:

• Crumple three pieces of aluminum foil and place in the middle of your slow cooker.
• Add wine, garlic, onion, celery and carrot.
• Place chicken on top of aluminum foil. (You may have to push the chicken down a bit so it'll all fit in there!).
• Sprinkle chicken with herbs, salt and pepper.
• Set slow cooker to high and cook for 1/2 hour per pound.
• When ready, stick a meat thermometer into leg to ensure it is done. Transfer chicken to a roasting pan and set oven to 500º Fahrenheit.
• Roast for 8-10 minutes, or until skin is golden brown.
• Serve with roast root vegetables, mashed potatoes, or anything else you'd like!
• The best part of this recipe? After your done cooking everything, you'll have a considerable amount of jus left over from the chicken. Whisk it with some cornstarch for a truly delicious gravy, or save it in your fridge or freezer for at-the-ready soup stock when you need it in a pinch. (It's so much better than bouillon.).

Steps:

• 1. Remove the giblets from the chicken. Remove as much skin as possible. Rinse and drain the chicken; pat dry inside and out with paper towels. Mix all the seasonings with the olive oil to make a paste. Spread a little of the seasoning paste inside the cavity. Place the chicken, breast side up, in the crock pot. Spread the remaining seasoning over the top of the chicken.
• 2. Cover and cook on the high heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 on low), or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
• 3. Cut into pieces and serve immediately. Or cool slightly, remove from bones, and use in casseroles, soups, salads. Reserve the juices in the bottom of the pot, then use in making soups or sauces.

Steps:

• Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place potatoes, carrots and thawed onions. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place over vegetables in cooker. Pour gravy over top.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• Stir in thawed peas. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until peas are tender.

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken well and pat dry; remove any excess fat.
• In a skillet, melt ¼ cup butter; sauté the onion, celery, and mushrooms until tender.
• Toss in the stuffing mix, 2 tablespoons parsley flakes, sage, pepper and broth.
• Stir until the stuffing is thoroughly moistened.
• Loosely stuff the chicken with the dressing.
• If you like, truss the chicken to keep its shape.
• Put the remaining dressing in a lightly oiled crock pot.
• Place the chicken on top of the dressing.
• Rub the chicken breast with 1 teaspoon butter; sprinkle with paprika and parsley flakes.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.