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Slow Cooker Orange Herb Chicken with Cranberries and Vegetables Recipe

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A flavorful and comforting slow cooker chicken recipe featuring tender chicken cooked with a blend of butter, poultry seasoning, fresh vegetables, and citrus accents, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasonings

  • 4-5 lb chicken
  • 6 tbsp butter, cut into pats
  • 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper

Vegetables and Other Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb potatoes, cut in half
  • 2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cup carrots
  • 1 onion, chopped into wedges
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 orange, cut into 8 slices

Instructions

  1. Season and prepare chicken: Mix the poultry seasoning, brown sugar, orange zest, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the seasoning sticks well. Rub the entire bird with the seasoning mixture to deeply infuse the flavors.
  2. Prepare vegetables and broth in slow cooker: Chop the potatoes in half, chop the onion into wedges, and gather the baby carrots and fresh cranberries. Add all these vegetables into the slow cooker along with the minced garlic and chicken broth, creating a flavorful base for cooking the chicken.
  3. Assemble and cook: Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetable mix inside the slow cooker. Distribute the pats of butter evenly around the chicken and arrange the orange slices on top for added moisture and a citrus aroma. Cover and cook on the low setting for 8-9 hours, occasionally stirring the vegetables gently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom.
  4. Serve and finish: Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and slice as desired. Serve the chicken alongside the cooked vegetables and their flavorful juices. For enhanced presentation and a crispier skin, optionally place the chicken under a broiler briefly before serving.

Notes

  • For a deeper orange flavor, use freshly grated orange zest instead of dried.
  • Stir the vegetables gently once or twice during cooking to prevent sticking and burning.
  • You can substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes for a different taste and added nutrients.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and vegetables, and reduce the liquid on the stovetop until desired consistency is reached.
  • Broiling the chicken at the end crisps the skin, but is optional.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/slow-cooker-orange-herb-chicken-with-cranberries-and-vegetables-recipe/