Slow Cooked Herbed Chicken and Potatoes

From Taste of the South Oct/Nov 2012 Magazine.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 chicken

Ingredients

• 8  small  red potatoes
• 1 (5 lb)  whole chickens
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1  teaspoon dried sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place potatoes in a 6 qt slow cooker. Remove giblets from chicken if necessary.
2. In small bowl combine all spices/seasonings. Rub chicken with herb mixture and place on top of potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reaches 175 degreees. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.