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Slow Cooker Sweet Shallots Chicken and Potatoes
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Slow Cooker Sweet Shallots Chicken and Potatoes

A hearty and healthy one-pot meal that is super easy to make. Just chicken, potatoes, shallots, garlic, and olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, and turmeric! A no-fuss and delicious family dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 408kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 5 lbs
  • 10 golden potatoes peeled and quartered (about 3 lbs)
  • 5 small shallots peeled and quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic shredded
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

Instructions

  • Coat the bottom of the crockpot with 3 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the potatoes, 4 shallots and the garlic. Mix well and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Generally season meat with salt and pepper. Then place the chicken breast-side up on top of the vegetables. Add the remaining quartered shallot on top of the chicken.
  • Evenly season the top of the chicken with turmeric and the remaining olive oil (3 tbsp).
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours. When the chicken has one hour left adjust salt as needed and continue cooking.

Notes

  • You'll need a minimum 6 qt slow cooker to fit all the ingredients above.
  • If desired, serve with a large Italian salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 1310mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg