Herbed Chicken with Beets and Brussels

Name: Herbed Chicken with Beets and Brussels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. Kosher salt; 2 tsp. paprika; 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper; 1 whole chicken; 1 lemon; 1 large celery rib; 1 red onion; 4 clove garlic; 1/2 lb. baby carrots; 3/4 lb. small assorted beets; 12 large Brussels sprouts; 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard; fresh rosemary leaves

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Sep 16, 2014

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Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 20 mins

Cal/Serv:

238

Need something healthy and hands-off? Look no further than this easy-yet-impressive dinner that's sure to please your whole flock.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. Kosher salt
2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 whole chicken
1 lemon
1 large celery rib
1 red onion
4 clove garlic
1/2 lb. baby carrots
3/4 lb. small assorted beets
12 large Brussels sprouts
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
fresh rosemary leaves

Directions

1. Step 1Stir together first 4 ingredients. Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt mixture. Place lemon into cavity of chicken. Tie legs together with kitchen string, and tuck wingtips under.
2. Step 2Place celery, onion, and garlic in a single layer in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker. Place chicken on top of onions, breast side up. Arrange and tuck remaining vegetables around chicken. Sprinkle vegetables with any remaining salt mixture.
3. Step 3Cover and cook on low 8 hours or until done. Remove chicken to a serving dish. Rub skins from beets and cut into quarters; arrange with other vegetables around chicken. Garnish with rosemary. Whisk mustard into remaining cooking juices in slow cooker; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve sauce with chicken.