The Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken Ever
As demonstrated in the “Cook Once, Eat Twice” episode of Live It – November 2017
Related recipes: Chicken or Turkey Bone Broth, Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole, Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- Seasoning of choice (Mrs. Dash, salt and pepper, herbs de provence, Italian blend, poultry blend)
Instructions
- Place whole, raw chicken in a large slow cooker. Sprinkle seasoning over the chicken or rub seasoning under the skin of the chicken if desired. Rubbing seasoning under the skin will result in better flavor.
- Cook on high for 4 hours, low for 8 hours or until internal temperature reaches at least 180°.
- When chicken is done, the meat will literally be falling of the bones. Remove skin and bones from chicken meat. Serve and enjoy!
Tip 1: To prevent chicken from sitting in the drippings, prop up on small ramekins, prep bowls or balls of foil nestled at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Tip 2: Save the drippings! Pour into a glass bowl, cover and refrigerate until the fat and gelatin separate and solidify. Once solid, remove the top layer of fat and discard. Gelatin, the cooked form of collagen, is all that is left. This gelatinous substance will be solid when cold, but turn to a liquid when heated. It is a delicious addition to soups and sauces and it may have some nutritional benefits since it is a rich source of amino acids.
Tip 3: Save the bones to make a bone broth, a nutritious and delicious base for soup! Our bone broth recipe can be found here.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Serving size: 3.5 oz
Calories 167
Total Fat 6.6 g
Saturated Fat 1.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 75 mg
Sodium 75 mg*
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Protein 25 g
*Sodium content will vary depending on seasoning and method used.
Live It is a cooking demonstration presented by the Nutrition Food Service and Wellness Departments at Parkview Health. Each episode is hosted by dietitian Andrea Miller, with a goal of showcasing nutrient-dense foods and teaching viewers doable ways to use them in order to promote wellness in our community.
For more recipes and to watch past episodes of Live It, visit www.www.chwchospital.org/live-it.