Old World Chicken and Vegetables

This is really yummy. I used a 5lb chicken, and it was still done in less time than suggested in the recipe. I use a meat thermometer to check the temperature, and when the meat registers 165, I turn the crockpot down to warm.

Old World Chicken and Vegetables
Rival CrockPot Recipes
Makes: 4-6 servings

1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cut-up whole chicken (3lbs.)
1/3 cup ketchup
Cooked egg noodles or rice

1. Combine oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, garlic powder and black pepper in a small bowl; mix well.

2. Place bell peppers and onion in slow cooker. Cover with chicken thighs and legs, sprinkle with half the oregano mixture. Top with chicken breasts, sprinkle with remaining oregano mixture. Cover; let cook on LOW 8 hours or on High 4 hours.

3. Stir in ketchup and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Serve chicken and vegetables over noodles or rice.