Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 2 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    290 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

A delicious, crockpot rotisserie chicken, that is fall-apart tender and juicy. Just season the chicken, set it in the crockpot, and serve later!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 whole chicken 4-5 pounds
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon herbs de provence
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves whole garlic
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the chicken and remove the "bits"  from the cavity. Pat dry with paper towels
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, herbs de Provence)
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, and sprinkle some into the cavity
  4. Pack the onion and garlic into the cavity. 
  5. Optional - squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken.
  6. Roll up some balls of aluminum foil and put in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  7. Place the chicken on top of the foil balls.
  8. Chicken is cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 165 degrees F
  9. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 7-8. 
  10. Remove chicken from slow cooker, and slice.
  11. Devour.

Notes

  • Chicken is cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 165 degrees F.
  • For crispy skin, broil the chicken after removing from the crock pot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 866mg (36%) Potassium 290mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 367IU (7%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 866mg 36%
Potassium 290mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 367IU 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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