Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

A few weeks ago I had this brilliant idea that would not only save me money on my meal prep but also save me TIME.

It all started at a local farmers market when I visited a table from one of our local farmers and started talking to him about his chicken.

I've talked about switching to organic, free range chicken for months now but my budget just said NO.

Obviously no part of me wanted to consume chicken full of steroids, antibiotics, and hormones... but I couldn't give up my chicken and buying all organic literally made me cringe.

As I talked to this farmer, he told me I could get a 5lb. chicken for $10! I don't think he even finished his sentence before I started pulling out my wallet. I WAS SOLD.

I brought this chicken home and looked at it like a foreign object... What in the world was I supposed to do with this thing??

Two words. CROCK POT.

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken 

• 1 whole chicken, frozen or thawed (mine was roughly 5 pounds)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. paprika
• 1 tbsp. pink Himalayan salt
• 1 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 onion, sliced 
• 2 lemons, sliced

To Make:

1. If your chicken is thawed take your sliced onion and stuff it inside the cavity of the chicken.
2. Place the chicken breast side up and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Mix together all of your seasonings and rub on to chicken. Be sure to get into EVERY single crevice. This flavors your chicken so don't be scarce with your seasonings!
4. Sliced up 2 lemons and add slices all over the top of your chicken.
5. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours

Your chicken will be so tender it will literally fall off the bone!

ENJOY!

XOXO Brianna

Crockpot Apple Pork Tenderloin

Time after time I have people tell me they don't have time to eat clean, they definitely don't have time for meal prepping, and therefore result in various convenience foods that usually don't fall into the way of eating they are trying the accomplish.

Can I be honest? Everyone has 24 hours in a day and we are completely in control of how those hours are spent. I prioritize my health so meal prepping isn't an option to exchange for another task on the to do list each week. BUT that doesn't mean I spend half of my weekend cooking! Hello, we only get 2 days right?!?!

So my secret??

I'M OBSESSED WITH MY SLOW COOKER!

Last week I found pork tenderloin at my local market for CHEAP so I knew it had to be apart of my weekly meal plan! My weekly budget is almost laughable trying to get all organic produce so anytime I find a deal i'm all over it!

This recipe can be made in bulk, then put in the freezer for later use.

Talk about convenience food on a whole new level!

Whole 30 Slow Cooker Apple Pork Tenderloin

INGREDIENTS

1 TBSP Coconut Oil or Olive Oil

4 lb. Pork Tenderloin

4 cups low sodium all-natural Chicken Stock

2 medium apples – sliced (I used Gala Apples)

1 medium onion – sliced

1 TBSP of Rosemary, dried or fresh

Pepper to Taste

Slow cooker bags (these are AMAZING for quick and easy clean up!)

DIRECTIONS

1.  Lightly grease the bottom of slow cooker with the coconut oil or olive oil

2.  Slice onion and player on the bottom of slow cooker. 

3. Place pork tenderloin on top of onions.

4. Place sliced apples on top of pork.

5. Sprinkle rosemary over the pork.

6. Pour chicken stock over all ingredients.

7. Cook for 4 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low.

Pair with vegetables and a sweet potato for a yummy fall/winter dinner!

Thanks for stopping by! 

XOXO Brianna