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Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe

Prepare a whole chicken while you're gone all day with this deliciously, juicy slow cooker whole chicken recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken gizzards etc. removed (about 4lb)
  • 1 sweet onion roughly chopped
  • 1 bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 1 celery rib roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning this amount depends on the size of the bird and your seasoning preference – if you like it milder don’t use as much

Instructions

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  1. Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Take some kitchen foil and create a ring on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the bottom of the pot.
  4. Create two strips of foil (by folding over and over) and let them hang over the sides.
  5. Mix together the seasonings.
  6. Pat dry the chicken, then rub the seasoning all over the bird.
  7. Place the chicken inside the slow cooker, on top of the foil strips (and the ring). The foil strips are there to use as handles to lift the bird out once cooked – they do tend to be fall apart tender.
  8. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours, or LOW for 6-8 hours. This timing will vary depending on the size of the bird and your slow cooker.
  9. When the chicken is ready, (and a thermometer used inside the breast reads 180°F) remove the chicken and put into an oven safe dish.
  10. Broil for 5 minutes until you get a nice crispy, browned look.
  11. Serve hot with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Storage: Store Crockpot whole chicken (carved) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
  • Store Crockpot whole chicken (carved) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
  • The vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker are there to add flavor to the juices of the chicken.
  • If you would like to make a gravy, just add broth and cornstarch, bring to a boil then strain the gravy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 301mg (13%) Potassium 391mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 837IU (17%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 391mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 837IU 17%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.