CrockPot Whole Chicken or Turkey Breast
This super easy Crockpot Slow Cooker Whole Chicken or Turkey Breast recipe is the juiciest, most flavorful dish you’ll ever have!
Ingredients
- 5-8 lb bone-in one whole chicken or turkey breast thawed
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 5 sprigs of thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- drizzle of olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice yellow onion into fours and halve garlic head, then place them on the bottom of slow cooker.
- Remove any bags of gizzards, etc. from inside of the chicken/turkey. Rinse chicken/turkey under water, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix all dried spices in a small bowl, then sprinkle all around the chicken/turkey (top, bottom, and sides). Place chicken on top of onion and garlic in slow cooker. Add fresh spices (optional if you do/don't have dried spices).
- Drizzle a bit of olive oil on top of the chicken, then cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours (for a 6 lb chicken or breast). You can also check the turkey breast packaging for recommendations on length of slow cooker time if you have a bigger size.note: The vegetables and chicken/turkey will create its own juices as it slow cooks, but feel free to add a tiny bit of stock if you like (I've never had to).
- Using a meat themometer, check for thorough cooking of chicken/turkey before removing from slow cooker. Slice right before serving for the best tenderness and flavor! Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 2440kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 206g, Fat: 165g, Saturated Fat: 47g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g, Monounsaturated Fat: 68g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 816mg, Sodium: 774mg, Potassium: 2412mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 2566IU, Vitamin C: 35mg, Calcium: 229mg, Iron: 12mg