1/30- Old World Chicken and Vegetables

Nothing quite suits a chilly winter night like a Crock Pot meal. This night was no exception. Well, I guess it was a bit of an exception in the fact that this was my first time ever cutting up a whole chicken. I must say, that's a job I'll happily leave to the butchers at the grocery store, or wherever they actually hack the things up. No thank you. The meal was pretty good, so I guess it was worth it in the end. :)

1 T dried oregano
1 tsp salt, divided
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cut-up whole chicken ( about 3 pounds)
1/3 c ketchup
Hot cooked egg noodles

1. Combine oregan, 1/2 tsp salt, paprika, garlic powder and black pepper in small bowl; mix well.
2. Place bell peppers and onion in crock pot. Add chicken thighs and legs, sprinkle with half or oregano mixture. Add chicken breasts, and sprinkle with the rest of the oregano mixture. Cover; cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours. Stir in ketchup and remaining 1/2 tsp salt.

3. Serve chicken and vegetables over noodles.