Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Chorizo Dinner

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Chorizo Dinner

This meal is a comforting, flavour-packed dish that’s easy to prepare and just what we all needed. It combines tender chicken, smoky chorizo and delicious vegetables in one hearty slow cooker meal that’s perfect for busy days and cosy family dinners. We really enjoyed it and we hope you will too.

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Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Chopping board
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Teaspoon
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • Chicken x 500g
  • Chorizo x 160g
  • Potatoes x 600 – 800g
  • Red Pepper x 1
  • Courgette x 1
  • Smoked paprika x 1 tsp
  • Dried oregano x 1 tsp
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil x 4 tsblespoons

Method

  • Score the skin of the chorizo and peel the skin off.
  • Slice the chorizo widthways into half centimetre pieces.
  • Peel and slice the potatoes into 1 – 2 inch pieces.
  • Next peel the courgette, slice and dice into 1 inch pieces.
  • Slice the top from the red pepper.
  • Remove the core and the stalk.
  • Slice and dice the flesh into 1 inch pieces.
  • Place these ingredient into the slow cooker pot.
  • Sprinkle over salt and pepper to taste.
  • In the small mixing bowl add the oil, smoked paprika, dried oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix these ingredients together.
  • Put the chicken into the large mixing bowl.
  • Pour over the oil mixture and rub the mixture into the chicken.
  • Put the chicken into the slow cooker.
  • Place the lid on the pot.
  • Turn the pot onto high for 2 – 3 hours or on low for 5 – 6 hours.
  • When the juices are running clear from the chicken is cooked.
  • Turn the slow cooker off and leave to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook a green of your choice.
  • Then serve and enjoy.
Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Chorizo Dinner

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Chorizo Dinner proves that simple ingredients can make a delicious dinner. This meal was quick, simple and very easy. Plus it proves good food doesn’t have to be difficult. If you give this a try let me know in the comments below and don’t forget to tag me in any social media posts too. Happy cooking! X

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