Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Whole Chicken

Instructions

1. In cup, with fork, stir butter and 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Slide 2 fingers under skin on each side of the chicken breast to make 2 pockets, being careful not to tear skin. Place 1 tablespoon butter mixture under skin in each pocket. Press skin down to spread and flatten butter mixture under skin. Spread remaining butter mixture over top of chicken.
2. In bottom of 6-quart slow cooker, place about three-fourths of the carrots, onion, lemon wedges and garlic cloves. Stuff remaining one-fourth vegetables inside chicken cavity. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon thyme inside chicken cavity and remaining 1 teaspoon each thyme and lemon pepper over top of chicken.
3. With small piece of kitchen twine, tie legs of chicken together; place whole chicken over vegetables in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours or until juices run clear and internal temperature in the thickest part of thigh reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to cutting board or serving platter for carving and serve with vegetables.