Country Chicken (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients:

• 1 5-7 lb chicken
• 16 oz package carrots, peeling is optional if they are “young” carrots
• 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into thick strips
• 2 ribs celery cut in chunks
• 1 onion, thickly sliced
• 5-6 medium potatoes, cut in half (again, peeling optional)

Rub:

• ½ tbs paprika
• 1½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp thyme

Directions:

Mix rub ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Place carrots and parsnips in the bottom of a 5-7 quart slow cooker.

Rub chicken all over with prepared rub; place on top of the carrots and parsnips.

Distribute remaining veggies around the sides of the chicken.

Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours, high 3-5 hours. TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE. ALWAYS CHECK AT MINIMUM TIME FOR DONENESS.

NOTES:

I strongly suggest using a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker. If you only have a 5 quart, use a smaller (3-4 lb) chicken