Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

5 from 8 votes

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Cooking a whole chicken in your slow cooker with a rotisserie style seasoning is an easy, hands off method to preparing this delicious meal. This slow cooker chicken is so versatile and can be used in a variety of ways, from serving as a main dish with vegetables and potatoes, adding to soups, and as a filling to taquitos and enchiladas, among others.

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Total Time7 5

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose

Keyword: crockpot whole chicken, slow cooker rotisserie chicken, slow cooker whole chicken, slow cooker whole rotisserie chicken

Servings:

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

4-5 lb whole chicken innards removed
2 tablespoon butter melted
1 tablespoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Remove the inner giblets from the chicken (if included). Drain any juice from the inside and pat chicken dry. Place into the slow cooker.
Brush the chicken with the melted butter, making sure to get into all crevices.
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle over the chicken.
Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165℉. The chicken will easily peel from the bone when pulled with a fork and the juices will run clear.
Optional: ½ way through cooking add vegetables such as chopped carrots or potatoes to make a full dinner.
Carefully remove chicken from the crockpot to a serving dish. Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Storing: store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze in freezer safe bags for up to 6 months.

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