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December 27, 2014 By Nicky 14 Comments

Lemon Thyme Crockpot Chicken

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Crockpots are great for stews, chilis, and soups. The crockpot is also the easiest way to create an amazing Whole Chicken! This Lemon Thyme Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables is simple and delicious. The chicken is juicy and falls right off the bone.  The vegetables cook underneath the chicken and take on all that lemon thyme flavor too! You probably have many of these ingredients on hand too. This budget friendly meal is one you and your wallet will LOVE!

Lemon Thyme Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

The vegetables cook underneath the chicken and take on all that lemon thyme flavor too! You probably have many of these ingredients on hand too. This budget friendly meal is one you and your wallet will LOVE!

Lemon Thyme Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

In the new year, I’m taking part in the Real Food Experience 2015. This experience is all about cleaning up our diet and eating real food, you know the stuff our great-grandparents just called “food”. One of the goals is showing how to use simple, whole ingredients to create delicious and healthy meals. This crockpot whole chicken recipe is one of those recipes. A crockpot is a useful tool to help save time in the kitchen. You just place everything in it and forget it. It does all the work for you. I use a basic 4 Quart crockpot for my family of 5. I found it for under $25 at Amazon.

Real food doesn’t have to be expensive. It is possible to eat fresh, unprocessed foods and still stay on a budget. One of the ways I do it is by shopping at Aldi, a national chain grocery that offers great prices on many real food items. For a local blog, I recently wrote Eat Healthy on a Budget at Aldi. It shows the real food items  full of tips to help you save money.

Lemon Thyme Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

This recipe for Lemon Thyme Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables cost be $11.80 to make. I added a green salad of organic greens, cucumber, and tomatoes for an additional $4.17. So for $15.97, I have a meal for my family of 5. Plus tomorrow, I’ll make Leftover Chicken and Vegetable Soup (serves 12) for an additional $1.78. So that brings my total for 2 meals plus a lunch to $17.75. Not bad!

Lemon Thyme Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

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Lemon Thyme Crockpot Chicken

Lemon Thyme Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients

  • Whole Chicken, 4-5 pounds
  • 5 Russet Potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 5 Carrots, chopped
  • 3 stalks of Celery, diced
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped potato, onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of the slow cooker. Mince one clove of garlic and sprinkle in over the vegetables.
  2. Remove any giblets from the chicken and set them aside. Smash the remaining garlic clove and rub into all over the outside of the chicken. Place the clove inside the chicken when done.
  3. Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the half of the lemon over the top of the chicken. Place both halves inside the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and thyme all over the chicken.
  5. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker and cover with lid.
  6. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
  7. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  8. Remove vegetables and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
© Nicky

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About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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Comments

  1. blankCindy @ Hun What's for Dinner? says

    December 29, 2014 at 11:36 am

    Great flavours on this chicken. Sounds like a great comforting meal.

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      December 29, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks Cindy.

      Reply
  2. blankLinda (Meal Planning Maven) says

    December 29, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    What a wonderful family-friendly dish to start out the New Year!

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      December 29, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks Linda

      Reply
  3. blankKC the Kitchen Chopper says

    December 30, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    I roast chickens all the time. I’m going to try this easy chicken recipe real soon! 🙂

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      January 4, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      This version is a no brainer. It’s so easy that the kids could do it. Plus, it comes out moist EVERY time.

      Reply
  4. blankAgy says

    January 5, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    I love easy to make meals, and this is one of them. Nothing is worse than having to clean oily and sticky sauce pans!

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      January 6, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Clean up is always messy with roast chicken. This version makes clean up super easy.

      Reply
  5. blankAlli Smith says

    January 7, 2015 at 9:54 am

    I’m back to healthy eating as well and this will be a perfect addition to my crockpot recipes. I bet this smells so good while cooking and I love to use my crockpot. Thanks.

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      January 8, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      It smells amazing! It’s hard to stay out of it until dinner

      Reply
  6. blankDiane says

    August 24, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    Nicky this chicken looks so tasty I’m getting hungry! We love crock potting. I’ll be putting this on the menu in the near future! Yum!

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      August 24, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks Diane! It’s a great dish and perfect when you are short on time

      Reply
  7. blankStormy says

    March 9, 2017 at 6:21 am

    You have shed a ray of susnnihe into the forum. Thanks!

    Reply

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