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Slow Cooker Chicken

Serve with mashed potatoes for an extra dose of comfort food.

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 cups cut-up fresh vegetables such as sliced carrots, sliced onions, celery pieces, green pepper pieces, potatoes, mushrooms
  • 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, rosemary, if desired
  • 1 cup chicken broth, divided
  • 1/4 cup Argo® Corn Starch

Directions

  1. Place vegetables in bottom of slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Place chicken on top of vegetables; sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken. Add herbs and 1/2 cup chicken broth.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-1/2 to 5 hours until chicken is done.
  3. Remove chicken and vegetables to platter; cover to keep warm.
  4. Skim fat from pot juices, if desired. Combine  corn starch with remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth; stir until a smooth paste is formed and no lumps remain. Slowly pour corn starch mixture into juices in slow cooker; whisk until well mixed. Heat on High until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Serve with chicken.