SLOW COOKER COUNTRY CHICKEN

SLOW COOKER COUNTRY CHICKEN 1 5-7 lb chicken 16 oz package carrots, peeling is optional if they are "young" carrots 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into thick strips 2 ribs celery cut in chunks 1 onion, thickly sliced 5-6 medium potatoes, cut in half ( peeling optional) Rub: ½ tbs paprika 1½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp pepper 1 tsp salt ½ tsp thyme Mix rub ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside. Place carrots and parsnips in the bottom of a 5-7 quart slow cooker. Rub chicken all over with prepared rub; place on top of the carrots and parsnips. Distribute remaining veggies around the sides of the chicken. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours, high 3-5 hours. TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE. ALWAYS CHECK AT MINIMUM TIME FOR DONENESS. NOTES I strongly suggest using a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker. If you only have a 5 quart, use a smaller (3-4 lb) chicken.