Peppery Chicken with Potatoes

Name: Peppery Chicken with Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound red potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into wedges; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 hours + standing YIELD: 4 servings.

We like this recipe because while we go to church on Sundays the chicken cooks and is ready for us when we get home.—Lori Draves, Highland, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 pound red potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into wedges
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)

Directions

1. Place potatoes and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix seasonings. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Rub seasoning mixture over outside and inside of chicken. Place chicken over vegetables.
2. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
3. Transfer vegetables to a platter; keep warm. If desired, skim fat and thicken cooking juices for gravy. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

8 ounces cooked chicken with 3/4 cup potato mixture : 616 calories, 30g fat (8g saturated fat), 183mg cholesterol, 1346mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 61g protein.

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