This slow cooker 3-ingredient Amish whole chicken is the kind of simple Sunday dinner recipe that proves you do not need a long ingredient list to make something deeply comforting. Cooking a whole chicken low and slow gives the meat time to become exceptionally tender while its own juices mingle with a few pantry basics, creating a savory broth in the bottom of the cooker. It is an old-fashioned, practical style of home cooking that fits right in with the frugal, resourceful traditions often associated with Amish kitchens.
Serve this chicken with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or simple roasted carrots to soak up the flavorful juices. It also works beautifully with green beans, homemade bread, or a crisp side salad if you want a lighter plate. For a true Sunday dinner feel, spoon some of the cooking liquid over the sliced chicken and sides just before serving.
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Amish Whole Chicken
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 whole chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds
Directions
1. Remove the giblets from the chicken if included, then pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the salt all over the outside of the chicken and a little inside the cavity.
