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Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken and Butternut Squash

A one-pot hearty and herbaceous whole chicken dinner with tender chunks of butternut squash.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

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

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

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