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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!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 2 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and remove the "bits" from the cavity. Pat dry with paper towels
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, herbs de Provence)
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, and sprinkle some into the cavity
- Pack the onion and garlic into the cavity.
- Optional - squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken.
- Roll up some balls of aluminum foil and put in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the chicken on top of the foil balls.
- Chicken is cooked when a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 165 degrees F
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 7-8.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, and slice.
- Devour.
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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
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
% 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.