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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!
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
2
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
8
hours
hours
Total Time
8
hours
hours
2
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
290
kcal
Author
Kylee Ayotte
Ingredients
1
whole chicken
4-5 pounds
2
tsp
salt
1
tsp
paprika
1
tsp
onion powder
1
tsp
garlic powder
1
tsp
dried thyme
1
tsp
herbs de provence
1
tsp
black pepper
4
cloves
whole garlic
1
onion
quartered
2
Tbs
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.
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
Calories:
290
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
24
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
95
mg
|
Sodium:
866
mg
|
Potassium:
290
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
367
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
|
Calcium:
28
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg