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    Home » Chicken » Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken

    Published: Oct 15, 2014 · Modified: Sep 9, 2019 by Lisa Johnson

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken

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    This tender and delicious Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken is full of flavor and couldn't be any easier to prepare! cookingwithcurls.com

    A big thank you to Hamilton Beach for providing me with their Set & Forget® 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker to play with, and make this incredibly delicious Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken. Okay, we need to discuss how delicious this Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken is...and how easy it was to prepare.....

    This tender and delicious Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken is full of flavor and couldn't be any easier to prepare! cookingwithcurls.com

    I am still rather new to slow cooking, it isn't something that I grew up with. What I love most about this Set & Forget® 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker is the probe attachment! No more guessing if the chicken is done or not, the slow cooker will tell you when it reaches your desired temperature! How cool is that?

    I knew that I wanted to make a whole chicken, but what flavors? The temperature dropped below freezing last week and I needed to bring my rosemary plant inside. That will be perfect...with lemons...and garlic! You know how much I love garlic. 😉

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken! cookingwithcurls.com

    How to make Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken:

    Cut 3 bulbs of garlic in half, and placed them on the bottom of the insert, along with thick lemon slices and a sprig or two of rosemary.....

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken base | cookingwithcurls.com

    This is to keep the chicken from sitting in the juices on the bottom. I tried to cut the lemon slices about the same thickness as the garlic so it would make an even base. Then I stuffed the tops of the garlic bulbs, one lemon cut in half, and a few more sprigs of rosemary into the chicken cavity.....

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken stuff cookingwithcurls.com

    The twine came with the chicken. 😉  Sprinkle with lemon pepper, add the remaining lemon slices and sprigs of rosemary and place the chicken into the slow cooker insert.....

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken lemons cookingwithcurls.com

    Then turn the insert around because you just realized that the probe goes on the right hand side! Put the lid on, and insert the probe into the thickest part of the thigh.....

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken probe cookingwithcurls.com

    Don't forget to plug the end of the probe into the bottom of the slow cooker. Search all over the kitchen for the cooking instruction pamphlet that came with your new slow cooker, then finally decide to just wing it. When you turn on the slow cooker, it will give you the current temperature of your protein {chicken, beef, pork}.....

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken start cookingwithcurls.com

    Push the arrow buttons up to the desired final temperature.....

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken final temp cookingwithcurls.com

    and go about your day. It listed HIGH as the temperature when I started pushing the buttons, so I just went with it. About 3 hours later the slow cooker beeped, and my chicken was done!

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken done cookingwithcurls.com

    See how easy that was? I didn't even have any instructions and I managed to make perfect Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken!!

    This moist and juicy Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner solution! cookingwithcurls.com

    Now I am going to let you in on a little secret. I already had the oven on at 425 degrees to make Crispy Roast Potatoes, so I placed my chicken on a baking sheet, rubbed the top with olive oil {and sprinkled it with thyme}, and placed it in the oven to get brown and crispy, about 15 minutes.....

    Classic Roast Chicken | cookingwithcurls.com

    I suppose I need to let you in on another little secret, I used this same chicken for two different recipes.....but I can explain!! I made a Classic Roast Chicken with Roast Potatoes for my Harry Potter Halloween party, but the photos did not turn out...it was too dark! Rather than making two different roast chickens this week, I decided to make this one work for both...sneaky, sneaky. 😉

    The flavor was ALL lemon, rosemary, and garlic. In fact, the thighs cooked on top of the garlic bulbs, so they were nice and garlicky!! I was most impressed with how moist the chicken was. I generally baste my roasted chickens {Greek Roasted Chicken, Peruvian Roasted Chicken} the entire time they are cooking. This chicken was actually more moist without any of the fuss. I could get used to this!;)

    Some additional Slow Cooker recipes for you to try:

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    Adobo Slow Cooker Chicken

    Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

    Enjoy!!

    This tender and delicious Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken is full of flavor and couldn't be any easier to prepare! cookingwithcurls.com

    Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken

    This tender and delicious Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken is full of flavor and couldn't be any easier to prepare!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chicken, whole chicken, recipe, whole 30, paleo, lemon, rosemary
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 315kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 4 pound whole chicken
    • 3 large lemons
    • 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
    • 3 bulbs garlic
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon pepper
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    Instructions

    • Cut garlic bulbs in half, and place 3 on the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
    • Slice 2 of the lemon the same thickness as the garlic and place half of them on the bottom of slow cooker. Add 2 sprigs of rosemary.
    • Cut remaining lemon in half, and place inside the chicken cavity along with the garlic bulb tops and 3 sprigs of rosemary.
    • Place chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Top with remaining lemon slices and rosemary sprigs.
    • Place cover on slow cooker and insert probe {if using}.
    • Set timer for 3 hours on HIGH or probe temperature to 165 to 170 degrees.
    • When slow cooker beeps, check for doneness.
    • If you would like to brown the chicken, preheat oven to 425 degrees and place chicken in a baking pan. Cook until crispy and brown.
    • Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcal | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 287mg | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:38 am

      Um... you should make me dinner?? Ok, I say you should make some sort of hearty soup. "Winter is coming". 😉

      The chicken looks delish and thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    2. Heather C. says

      October 15, 2014 at 9:28 am

      I think you should try making a slow cooker lasagna. =)

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:24 am

        Oh Yum..I like that idea Heather!

        Reply
    3. rrjane011749 says

      October 15, 2014 at 9:54 am

      How about some desserts?

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:24 am

        Desserts have taken the lead! Thanks so much, and good luck. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says

      October 15, 2014 at 9:54 am

      I think you should make a dessert with your slow cooker. 🙂 I've never done that before, but have been so intrigued by these desserts lately! And I'd LOVE to win this slow cooker. I need a new one badly. This is a gorgeous chicken, by the way. Beautiful photography! I can just taste it!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:23 am

        Desserts are definitely at the top of the list Julie, they seem to be quite popular! Good luck!!

        Reply
    5. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says

      October 15, 2014 at 11:24 am

      Great recipe and giveaway, Lisa!! I think you should make a yummy dessert next.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:20 am

        Thank you Nichi. I think a dessert needs to be put at the top of the list! 😉

        Reply
    6. Cindy Eikenberg says

      October 15, 2014 at 7:05 pm

      Lisa, this looks so delicious and of course, it has lemon! One of these days, I'm going to try a slow cooker! 🙂 Pinning!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:17 am

        Thank you so much Cindy, and yes, you really should give it a try! You could come home to a cooked dinner, covered in lemons. 😉

        Reply
    7. Sharon J says

      October 16, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Believe it or not, the first thing I want to make is my very own Greek Yogurt. I don't have a programmable slow cooker that will stay at the needed 110 temp!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:16 am

        What an awesome idea Sharon! I had no idea Greek yogurt could be made in a slow cooker. Good luck! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Lisa Brown says

      October 16, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      How about a fruit cobbler made in the slow cooker.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:14 am

        Yum! That sounds like a delicious idea Lisa. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      October 16, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      I love the probe feature - no more guessing if food is done or not!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:14 am

        That was my favorite part as well Jamie. Under-cooked chicken scares me, lol. 😉

        Reply
    10. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      October 16, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      You amaze me with all your delicious cooking, Lisa! When are you inviting me over for dinner??

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:13 am

        Awe, you're too sweet Cathy! You have an open invitation for dinner! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Alison H. says

      October 16, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Pulled pork...definitely!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 17, 2014 at 11:11 am

        Ooh, that sounds delicious Alison! Thanks so much. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Jennifer Hibdon says

      October 18, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      Thanx for walking us thru your slow cooker learning process!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        October 21, 2014 at 1:57 pm

        You're welcome Jennifer. Thanks so much for following along! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Sara says

      October 18, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      mac n cheese!

      Reply
    14. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

      October 19, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      I always forget to use my slow cooker for a chicken - thanks for the reminder friend!

      Reply
    15. Tina W says

      October 20, 2014 at 6:22 am

      I think you should make the old classic "chuck roast + onion soup mix" pot roast.
      1. Because it is my favorite. And
      2. Because I'm curious to see what you do with it day 2 besides shredded beef tacos and BBQ beef.

      Reply

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