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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken & Gravy

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken & Gravy! A complete Sunday meal in one pot. While it takes only minutes of prep, this tender, juicy chicken & gravy tastes like you’ve been in the kitchen all day.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 479 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken about 4lbs
  • 2 slices onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • cornstarch
  • chicken broth optional
Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Instructions

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  1. Combine all seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Brush chicken with olive oil and rub seasoning into chicken.
  3. Roll up balls of foil and place in the bottom of the slow cooker with 2 thick slices of onion. Place chicken on foil, breast side up so it is slightly lifted off the bottom of the slow cooker. (You can use onion and carrot chunks instead if you prefer).
  4. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or high 4-5 hours. (165 degrees)
  5. Remove chicken and place on a small pan. Broil 3-4 minutes to crisp skin (optional). Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Gravy
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  1. Remove foil and onion from slow cooker and turn onto high. If required, add broth to create about 2 cups of liquid.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons cornstarch with 4 tablespoons water to create a slurry.
  3. Whisk about ⅔ of the cornstarch into the drippings/broth and let cook on high. Depending on the amount of liquid you may need to add more of the cornstarch slurry to reach desired consistency. Let cook at least 5 minutes before serving.
  4. Taste and season with salt & pepper.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
  • Nutritional information calculated without chicken broth

Nutrition Information

Calories 479 (24%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 716mg (30%) Potassium 392mg (11%) Vitamin A 760IU (15%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479

% Daily Value*

Calories 479 24%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 716mg 30%
Potassium 392mg 8%
Vitamin A 760IU 15%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

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