Crockpot Goodness 

I bought my crockpot about 2 years ago. Too be honest, I bought it for one particular reason and never really thought about how much I would love it! I was having a birthday party for my boyfriend and wanted to make these delicious meatballs & wieners that are cooked in this chili/apple jelly sauce. It is excellent, sounds random but trust me. Anyway, I went on craigslist and found a brand new crockpot that this newly married woman had rec'd as a wedding gift. She said she got two and didn't need them both. Therefore I got an awesome crockpot for $20! I was psyched. I haven't done A TON of recipes in the crockpot but I have enjoyed experimenting as much as I have. 

However, after tonight's dinner I will be using my crockpot even MORE! I think what I made tonight was by far my favorite... at least at this point lol! I got this recipe from my good friend Natasha who mentioned she cooks chicken in the crockpot and puts specific spices on the chicken for whatever she will be using it for. After the chicken is cooked, it falls off the bone. There is SO much you can do with the chicken.... shred it for enchiladas (and so much more), add lemon and thyme for a more flavorful chicken, or just roast it with salt and pepper. I found it nuts that you could just stick a whole chicken in the crockpot, add spices, and come back 8 hours later to have a succulent chicken dinner. Well, we loved every bite!!! I served it alongside mashed potatoes and sautéed brussel sprouts. mmmm!!!! OH and a bottle of red wine as it is the yummy dinner I made for my boyfriend on the eve of his birthday <3

The chicken recipe is really "to each is their own". I think the standard is salt and pepper but besides that you can really add whatever it is you fancy on your chicken! I seasoned the chicken with salt and pepper. I also stuffed the cavity with a lemon and onion. I threw the leftover onion on the outside of the chicken for an extra side to serve with the chicken. Can't go wrong with tender onions!!! Lastly, I added butter & paprika on top for some coloring. 8 hours on low and you have yourself quite the chicken!

I highly suggest this recipe as it is easy, delicious, and fulfilling :)

Chicken just put into the Crockpot- starting to create steam only after a few minutes.

Delicious chicken, sautéed brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, and a big glass of vino :)