Italian Dressing Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe
Transform your dinner routine with this mouthwatering Italian Dressing Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe, a true celebration of simplicity and flavor. This effortless slow-cooker dish features a tender, juicy whole chicken infused with the tangy, herby notes of Italian dressing, complemented by aromatic garlic and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots and celery. The chicken is seared to golden perfection before slow cooking, enhancing its richness and creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor with its savory, herbaceous broth that doubles as a luscious sauce. Serve it alongside the tender veggies straight from the Crock Pot for an easy, wholesome meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Keywords: Italian Dressing Whole Chicken, Crock Pot Chicken Recipe, Slow Cooker Whole Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Juicy Slow-Cooked Chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 4-5 lb whole chicken
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 0.5 cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
Clean the whole chicken by removing any giblets and trimming any excess fat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Peel and quarter the yellow onion. Peel the garlic cloves and slightly smash them with the flat blade of a knife.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil all over the skin of the chicken and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure to coat the skin and inside the cavity.
Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the quartered onion and smashed garlic cloves.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until the skin is golden brown. This step is optional but adds flavor and texture.
Peel and slice the carrots into thick rounds. Chop the celery stalks into 2-inch pieces.
Place the carrots and celery at the bottom of the Crock Pot to act as a bed for the chicken.
Pour the Italian dressing over the vegetables, followed by the water or chicken broth.
Transfer the seared chicken to the Crock Pot, breast side up, resting on top of the vegetables.
Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and it is tender.
Carefully remove the chicken from the Crock Pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Serve the chicken with the cooked vegetables and the flavorful juices from the Crock Pot drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.2 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 5014 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1547 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
