Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken

Crockpot recipes are the best. You can put your food in the slow cooker, leave, and come home to an amazing smelling house and a delicious meal. I especially love this recipe because it takes about 5 minutes to prepare and makes enough food for a few meals. My boyfriend and I like to enjoy this chicken straight out of the crockpot with mashed potatoes. I've also used the leftovers to make toppings for sandwiches, salads, and pizzas! This recipe has definitely made its way into our regular rotation because of its versatility and ease. I hope you love this chicken as much as I do!

Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken, 4-6 lbs.

1 tbsp fresh minced garlic

1 tbsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp steak seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Remove chicken from packaging. Remove any innards from inside chicken. Rinse outside and cavity of bird, then pat dry.

2. Season chicken by spreading the spices evenly across the skin and inside with your hands.

3. Crumple up sheets of aluminum foil into four ping pong size balls and set in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken on top of aluminum foil. 

4. Turn slow cooker on high and cook for 4-4 1/2 hours. Make sure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Optional: Use juices at bottom of slow cooker to make gravy and enjoy!

Crockpot Snack Mix

Summer time means party time! And party time means yummy snack foods. This recipe is the perfect snack to bring to all your summer events. It's super easy to make, and easy to customize to your liking! Yum!

Crockpot Snack Mix

Ingredients:

1 box Crispix Cereal

1/2 box Cheez-it's 

1/2 bag butter crisp pretzels

1/2 container party peanuts 

(Feel free to change up dry ingredients to your liking)

1/2 cup salted butter

4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

3 tsp seasoned salt

Directions:

1. Combine cereal, crackers, pretzels, and peanuts in large bowl. Toss until well combined. Set aside. 

2. In microwave safe container, microwave butter 1 minute. Stir until melted. Microwave in 15 second intervals if needed. Add Worcestershire sauce and stir unit well combined. Add spices and stir until smooth. 

3. Spoon seasoning mixture over cereal mixture slowly, mixing after every two spoonfuls. Mix until everything is fully coated. 

4. Transfer mixture in to crock pot and turn on low. Cook for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Remove lid and cook an additional 30 minutes. Allow to cool fully before serving. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week (if it lasts that long!)