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Slow Cooker Chicken {Whole Rotisserie Style}

A super easy slow cooker chicken recipe, it's a new staple recipe! This is amazingly flavorful, so tender, and deliciously juicy. The perfect recipe for busy weeknights!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 7
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 lb) whole chicken
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Remove giblets from center of chicken (you may need to use a fork to reach down in or turn upright and let fall through).
  2. In a small bowl whisk together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, celery seed, turmeric and salt and pepper to taste (I use 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper).
  3. Transfer chicken to a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker, sprinkle all over with spice mixture including the inside cavity.
  4. Cover and cook on high heat for 4 - 5 hours (or low heat for about 8 hours), until center of thigh registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
  5. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes then slice and serve warm.
  6. Recipe source: Cooking Classy