How to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot!!

Wayne County Mom Shares How to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

5 hours

Total time

5 hours 10 mins

Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 1 (4lb) whole chicken, insides removed and washed/patted dry
• ½ TB of paprika
• 2 TB all purpose seasoning ( such as Mrs. Dash or Archer Farms House Blend)
• ½ TB garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Start by mixing together paprika, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
2. Place 4 medium sized foil balls in bottom of crockpot. This will act as a stand to prevent the chicken from drying out.
3. Rub seasoning over your entire chicken (including the inside of the bird). Place on top of foil balls. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 - 4½ hours, or LOW for 6½ - 8 hours.

Pizza Casserole

16oz. box

elbow macaroni or sea shells

1 lb

ground beef

2 jar(s)

(16-oz.size) pizza sauce or make a large pot of homemade pizza sauce

4 Tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin

2 clove

garlic chopped

1 medium

bell pepper diced

1 medium onion diced

1 pkg

mushroom pieces

1 can(s)

4.25 sliced black olives

1 Tbsp

Italian seasoning

1 pkg

pepperioni sliced

12 oz

package of shredded mozzarella cheese

1 c

water

1 Tbsp

oregano, dried

1 can(s)

10 oz. rotel diced tomatoes and chilies this is optional add only if you like spicy

Directions

Step-By-Step

1

 Prepare the pasta as directed remembering to salt the water while boiling macaroni. Drain and set aside in a large mixing bowl

2

 In a large deep skillet brown the ground beef drain and set aside.

3

 In the same skillet over medium heat put in the olive oil and lightly saute the garlic, onion, and bell pepper until a little tender.

4

 Add the sauce, ground beef, Italian seasoning, and the water. Stir together and let simmer about 5 min.

5

 Pour over macaroni add the mushrooms and black olives. Stir all ingredients together pour in a 9x13 deep dish pan.

6

 Cover the top of casserole with the shredded cheese then layer the pepperoni across the top.

7

 Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling. Pepperoni and cheese should look like a pizza when ready.