Description
This Slow Cooker Herb-Crusted Chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender with a golden, flavorful crust of fresh herbs, garlic, and butter. Effortlessly cooked to perfection, it’s a foolproof, flavor-packed recipe that brings gourmet results straight from your crockpot!
Ingredients
1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lemon, halved
1 onion, quartered
4–5 garlic cloves (for stuffing)
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp.
2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil (or butter), minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form an herb paste.
3. Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin for maximum flavor.
4. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, onion, and extra garlic cloves.
5. Place the chicken breast-side up in the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. (Optional) For crispy skin, transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
9. Serve with pan juices or gravy made from the drippings.
Notes
For an extra-crispy crust, sear the chicken in a skillet before placing it in the slow cooker.
Add potatoes and carrots to the bottom of the pot for a complete one-pot meal.
Use dried herbs if fresh aren’t available — just reduce quantities slightly.
Leftovers are perfect for sandwiches, salads, or soups the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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