When you’re short on time but want a healthy delicious dinner, turn to Hummus Crusted Chicken made in the Slow Cooker. A whole chicken covered in hummus with lemon wedges and fresh herbs set to slow cook is a healthy family dinner that will elevate any roasted whole chicken. A simple dinner made with just 5 ingredients.

The total cost of this dinner is $18.45 and it makes roughly 8 servings bringing each serving to $2.31. I would call that a nice budget-friendly meal!

Slow Cooker Hummus Chicken with Lemon

When it comes to putting healthy dinners on the table, it’s nice to have quick and easy recipes to turn to. Slow cooker recipes are a great option for when you’re short on time. Set the slow cooker in the morning before heading out the door, let it slow cook all day, and have dinner ready right on time! This Slow Cooker Hummus Chicken with Lemon is a great meal to quickly put together in the morning. With just 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time, it’s a simple family meal worth making.

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What you need for Hummus Crusted Chicken with Lemon

The ingredient list for this Hummus Crusted Chicken in the Slow Cooker is very simple, made from all whole foods, and is very budget-friendly.

• Whole chicken – look for a free range or organic whole chicken if your budget will allow, at least a hormone-free whole chicken. They’re very budget-friendly at Sam’s Club and Aldi and for an organic whole chicken consider ordering from Butcher Box.
• Hummus – for only a few dollars you’ll be able to find a minimal ingredient hummus. I love the organic one from Aldi or for great flavor varieties try Ithica Hummus from Target. Use any flavor of hummus you would like.
• Lemons – the lemons will bring out the flavor of the chicken and give a little citrus burst to each bite of chicken.
• Chicken broth – a wonderful addition to this meal to keep the chicken moist while cooking and give added health benefits. I love this organic chicken broth from Proper Good or the organic chicken broth from Aldi for a budget-friendly option.
• Black pepper – coarse ground pepper such as this one, or use what you have on hand.
• Fresh herbs – fresh herbs give this dish wonderful extra flavor. I love using fresh rosemary, dill, or parsley depending on what I can find fresh for the time of year and which hummus flavor I choose.

How to make Slow Cooker Hummus Crusted Chicken

With just 10 minutes of hands-on time for this family dinner, it’s a great set it and forget it type recipe.

• Rinse the whole chicken under cool water cleaning out the cavity of the chicken (be sure to remove any ‘extras’ from the chicken that are often found in the cavity such as a bag with the gizard and/or neck). Pat dry with a paper towel then place in the slow cooker, breast side up.
• Spread the layer of hummus on the breast of the chicken, under the skin of the chicken, and around the wings and legs. Spread the hummus with a spatula or with your hand.
• Cut the lemons in half or in wedges. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of the chicken (roughly the juice from one whole lemon) and fill the cavity of the chicken with the rest of the lemons.
• Carefully add the chicken broth to the slow cooker without pouring onto the top of the chicken as to keep the hummus in place.
• Sprinkle the coarse ground pepper on the chicken.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and set on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Be sure the internal temperature reaches 165.
• Once done, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a platter. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting into the chicken.

Cost Breakdown on Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner

Here’s a breakdown on the cost of each item I used for this delicious slow cooker dinner. Prices and availability of products will vary!

• Whole chicken – $8.80 (Sam’s Club)

• Hummus – classic organic hummus $2.55 (Aldi)

• Lemons – $0.50 (Aldi)

• Chicken broth – organic chicken bone broth $3.65 (Aldi)

• Fresh herbs – $2.95 (Hy-Vee) you can make fresh herbs more affordable if you grow your own or if need be, use dried herbs. The herbs I can find in my area are a little more on the spendy side, so feel free to use dried herbs to keep the cost of the overall recipe down.

The total cost of this dinner is $18.45 and it makes roughly 8 servings bringing each serving to $2.31. I would call that a nice budget-friendly meal!

How to store the leftovers

To keep leftovers fresh and moist, place in an airtight container with some of the cooked broth from the slow cooker. Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can this Hummus Chicken with Lemon be frozen?

Yes! You can easily freeze this recipe. Once the chicken has been cooked and cooled, pick all the chicken from the bones of the whole chicken, remove all the lemons and toss them out, then place the chicken in a freezer-friendly bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight or from frozen place in a baking dish and cover with foil and bake at 350 until warmed through.