Simple Fall Apart Crock Pot Chicken
Transform weeknight dinners with this comforting and effortlessly delicious Simple Fall Apart Crock Pot Chicken recipe. Featuring a whole chicken seasoned to perfection with a blend of paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, this dish slowly cooks to tender, juicy perfection atop a bed of hearty carrots, celery, garlic, and onion. The chicken practically melts off the bone after six hours on low in your trusty slow cooker, infusing the vegetables with rich, savory flavors along the way. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pot wonder is ideal for busy days, leaving you with fall-apart tender meat and a delicious broth to serve alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this crock pot chicken is a simple yet soul-warming recipe you'll return to time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 4-5 pounds Whole chicken
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 2 large Carrots
- 2 Celery stalks
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Chicken broth
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: Slice the onion into thick rings, chop the carrots into large chunks, and cut the celery stalks into 2-inch pieces. Crush the garlic cloves (no need to peel them).
Place the prepared vegetables and garlic at the bottom of the crock pot to create a flavorful bed for the chicken.
Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, ensuring it’s evenly coated on all sides.
Mix paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the entire chicken, including the cavity.
Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables in the crock pot, breast-side up.
Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot, being careful not to pour it over the chicken to avoid washing off the seasoning.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is tender and falls apart easily. You can also cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours if pressed for time.
Once cooked, carefully transfer the chicken to a cutting board (it will be very tender and may fall apart). Let it rest for a few minutes before shredding or serving.
Serve the chicken with the flavorful vegetables and juices from the crock pot. Optionally, pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4419 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1688 mg | 36% | |
*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.
