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Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken - Recipe

Easy way to enjoy Sunday dinner with the family.
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Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Recipe
Directions
  • Combine seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet.
  • Add onion, red pepper and 3 tablespoons of the seasoning mix.
  • Cook until the onions are golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Rinse chicken under cold water and remove any giblets that may be inside the cavity. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Stuff vegetable mixture into the cavity of a chicken.
  • Sprinkle the outside of the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix.
  • Place chicken into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Empty the vegetable stuffing from the cavity and pour juices from the bottom of the slow cooker into a medium saucepan.
  • With the heat on medium high, whisk in flour and 1 cup of stock.
  • Stir continuously until thickened and starts to bubble.
  • Add more stock if you prefer a thinner gravy. Serve over mashed potates.
 
 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 or more hours
Container: small bowl, skillet, slow cooker
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- SEASONING MIX:
-1 tablespoon salt
-2 teaspoons paprika
-1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
-1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
-1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
-1 teaspoon dried mustard
-1 teaspoon cumin
-2 teaspoons pepper
-1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
-2 tablespoons butter
-2 cups onion - chopped
-1 cup red pepper - chopped
-4 pounds roasting chicken
-1/4 cup flour
-2 cups chicken stock