Having guests over for dinner can be overwhelming! You have to clean the house, cook dinner, set the table and the list goes on. That is why I love the slow cooker (or what some like to refer to as the crock pot). This wonderful kitchen accessory can cook everything all at once, while you get the rest of your To-Do list completed. I found this great recipe from Country Living for Rosemary-Garlic Chicken that sounds scrumptious! It is suggested to serve with bread for dipping into the broth that is created. Check it out below.
Ingredients
1 (5 1/2-pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) pepper
20 clove(s) (whole) garlic, lightly crushed
1/2 pound(s) yellow onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 pound(s) (about 14) red potatoes, halved
1 tablespoon(s) (chopped) fresh oregano
1 teaspoon(s) (minced) fresh rosemary
1 cup(s) (small) green fresh olives (such as picholines), cracked
1/2 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
Directions
Sprinkle the chicken skin and cavity with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and place 10 garlic cloves inside. In a slow cooker, layer the onions and potatoes and sprinkle with the remaining salt, pepper, 1/2 of the oregano, and 1/2 of the rosemary. Place the chicken, breast-side down, on top of the potatoes and onions in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with the remaining rosemary and oregano. Add the olives, remaining garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Pull meat from the bones and serve hot with the broth and vegetables.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 627
Total Fat 18g
Saturated Fat --
Cholesterol 291mg
Sodium 1,766mg
Total Carbohydrate 19.4g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars --
Protein 92.5g
Calcium --
I have guests coming this weekend and am going to try it out. It’s great because I will let the meal cook, while I prepare for their arrival. Do you have any great slow cooker recipes? What other kitchen gadgets do you use to help save some time? I’d love to try them!
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