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.
Servings: 8
Calories: 264kcal
Equipment
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 5oz | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
