Dill Pickle Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

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Chicken slow-cooked in pickles make the juiciest, most tender chicken around. The pickles are not meant to be eaten and the flavor is very mild, so don't let the pickles scare you.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning

  • 1 (5 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar whole kosher dill pickles, roughly chopped

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Rub poultry seasoning all over chicken. Place chopped pickles in the cavity of the chicken. Pour broth into the slow cooker and add the chicken.

  2. Cook on High for 4 hours.

  3. Carefully transfer chicken to a large baking pan. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low. Broil chicken for 10 minutes or until skin has browned.

  4. Carve chicken and discard carcass. Season with salt and pepper.

Editor's Note;

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of pickles. The pickles are not meant to be eaten.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379 Calories
15g Fat
4g Carbs
54g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 1531mg 67%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 54g 109%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 583mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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