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Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken and Butternut Squash

by Sarah Olson on March 20, 2017 | Updated December 14, 2022 20 Comments

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This Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken and Butternut Squash is a one pot meal with great flavor!

whole chicken done cooking in slow cooker with butternut squash.

It still feels like winter here in Oregon! Never ending cold and rain, I think this is the longest winter I’ve experienced here. This meal was nice to come home to after a long day running errands, especially nice since it’s a one pot meal! The chicken is very tender and moist and so is the butternut squash.

whole chicken, butternut squash, seasonings and melted butter on a table.

You can see in my recipe below that I cook the chicken and butternut squash for 8 hours together. My first test run of this meal I put the butternut squash in at the half way point, doing that the butternut squash did not get buttery tender like butternut squash should be. I’m glad I retested this meal, it’s a great recipe that can go a full 8 hours, which is nice when I’m away all day.

raw chicken with butternut squash cubes on top.

Below is the chicken after cooking 8 hours on low. Look at that glistening butternut squash!

whole chicken in a slow cooker with butternut squash cubes, garnished with rosemary.

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Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken and Butternut Squash

4.60 from 10 votes
A one-pot hearty and herbaceous whole chicken dinner with tender chunks of butternut squash.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 662kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger-oval

Ingredients:

  • 6 lb. whole chicken
  • 1 butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary 1 tsp. dry
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice ½ a lemon
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
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Instructions:

  • After removing the chicken from its packaging and be sure to remove any extras from both sides of the cavity and discard. Pat dry.
  • Put the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Add the butternut squash around the chicken.
  • Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, paprika, and rosemary over the chicken and squash.
  • Squeeze the lemon over, then drizzle over the butter.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 662kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 14229IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Shannon says

      December 15, 2022 at 8:36 am

      Does chicken have to be thawed or can I use frozen chicken. Breasts?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 15, 2022 at 10:14 am

        You definitely want to use thawed chicken, either way.

        Reply
    2. Garyst16 says

      January 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm

      1 star
      OMG this was horrible! I followed the recipe to the letter but the chicken was so dry not even a boatload of gravy could help. So overcooked! Don’t know what went wrong but week never again attempt this one!

      Reply
    3. Connie says

      January 26, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      Wondering what else you could serve with it? No potatoes.
      Rice? Egg noodles?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 26, 2021 at 1:08 pm

        Rice pilaf is a great idea or some buttery egg noodle.

        Reply
    4. Marie says

      January 16, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      Can you mix half butternut squash and half red potatoes?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 16, 2021 at 2:06 pm

        yes, that will work fine.

        Reply
    5. Stephanie says

      January 3, 2021 at 8:47 am

      Can you cook this on high if you start it later in the day?

      Reply
    6. Peggy Amos says

      April 28, 2019 at 10:26 pm

      Do you use salted or unsalted butter?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 29, 2019 at 6:56 am

        salted

        Reply
    7. Anonymous says

      November 7, 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Looks great. My husband is going to have to start eating a diet because of high cholesterol. He’s a thin man. GO FIGURE. Would this work for him? I know it has butter but once divided into servings it shouldn’t hurt. Right?

      Reply
    8. Michelle Parrinello says

      October 9, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      what can yoy instead of rosemary

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 9, 2017 at 1:30 pm

        I think thyme would work great!

        Reply
    9. Emily Boyatt says

      March 26, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      If I were to use boneless skinless chicken breasts (probably 4) instead of a whole chicken, how should I modify the cooking time? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 27, 2017 at 7:47 am

        I think it would need about the same cooking time. The butternut squash takes a while to get tender.

        Reply
        • Emily Boyatt says

          March 27, 2017 at 3:48 pm

          Thanks, Sarah! Is it fall yet? 😉

    10. Coren Andrews says

      March 20, 2017 at 9:45 am

      Can the SLOW COOKER ROSEMARY CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH be done in half with thighs or breasts pieces and potatoes instead of the squash? I am one and six servings is too many and squash is really not a favorite.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 20, 2017 at 11:21 am

        Hi Coren! I think it would be worth testing out! You may have a new favorite recipe.

        Reply
      • Susan Molyneux says

        March 20, 2017 at 12:50 pm

        How much butternut squash?? Your recipe says one, but one can be big or small. About how much cup wise would help. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          March 20, 2017 at 1:15 pm

          My butternut squash was pretty large. I would say about 5-6 cups.

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