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Slow Cooker Chicken And Potatoes With A Healthy Gravy
5 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken And Potatoes With A Healthy Gravy

A hearty and healthy one-pot meal that is super easy to make. Just chicken, potatoes, shallots, garlic, and olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, turmeric, and Allspice! A no-fuss and delicious family dinner that also comes with a healthy gravy!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American

Ingredients

To Make The Chicken
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 golden potato peeled and quartered, 3 pound (1.36 kg) bag or red potato
  • 4 shallot peeled and quartered, up to 5 small (250 grams
  • 1 tablespoon salt plus 1 teaspoon
  • 1 chicken about 4 to 5 lbs, whole
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and shredded
  • 1 ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
To Make The Healthy Gravy (Optional)
  • chicken drippings from the slow cooker
  • 6 tablespoons almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon allspice

Instructions

Make The Chicken & Potatoes Dish
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  1. Coat the bottom of the crockpot with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Add the potatoes and 4 shallots (reserve one). Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and toss to combine.
  3. Thoroughly pat dry the chicken. Generously season the whole bird with 1 tablespoon of salt (incl. the inside of the chicken). Then, place the chicken breast side up on top of the vegetables.
  4. Divide the remaining quartered shallot and garlic on top of the chicken and between the legs and wings.
  5. Evenly season the chicken with turmeric, Allspice, and black pepper.
  6. Coat the chicken with the remaining olive oil (2 tbsp).
  7. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 5 hours.
  8. With a slotted spoon and tongs, transfer the chicken to a large serving plate. Surround it with potatoes and onions. Pour over some chicken drippings over the chicken and potatoes before serving, or proceed to make my healthy gravy next.
Make The Healthy Gravy (Optional)
  1. Once the chicken and veggies are removed from the slow cooker, transfer any chicken drippings to a small saucepan (you will have a lot of liquid).
  2. Place on high heat and let it come to a boil. As soon as it starts to boil, stir in the almond flour and Allspice.
  3. Stir continuously and vigorously for one to two minutes with a whisk until the sauce somewhat thickens and is super hot.
  4. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour some over the chicken and potatoes dish and serve the rest in a gravy boat or serving bowl at the table.

Notes

  • Helpful Tips:
  • You'll need a minimum 6 qt slow cooker to fit all the ingredients above.
  • When removing the chicken, the meat is so soft that it might fall apart. Use a slotted spoon with tongs to pick it up, or transfer the larger chicken pieces to a large serving plate.
  • Making the gravy is optional, but highly recommended. It's delicious when served with this chicken and potatoes dish.
  • If desired, serve with a large Italian salad.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 1220mg (51%) Potassium 372mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 109IU (2%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 1220mg 51%
Potassium 372mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 109IU 2%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.