Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe is a deliciously seasoned Sunday dinner style chicken made in the crock pot. It's a super simple meal option that will be the centerpiece of your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 4 pound whole chicken 4 - 5 pounds
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- pinch cayenne
Instructions
- Tear off 2 pieces of heavy duty foil. 8 inches wide each. Roll each piece lengthwise into a loose tube. Place the foil into the bottom of the slow cooker insert, creating a rack for the chicken.
- Wash chicken and remove giblet bag. Pat the chicken dry inside and out with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the spices. Rub the chicken inside and out with the spice mix. Place the chicken breast side up into the prepared slow cooker insert.
- Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-8 hours. The chicken is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chicken thigh reads at least 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker to a platter, allowing a few minutes to cool before carving.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
314
% Daily Value*
Fat
21.89
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
6.26
g
39
%
Cholesterol
108.86
mg
36
%
Sodium
489.5
mg
21
%
Potassium
274.33
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
0.33
g
0
%
Fiber
0.06
g
0
%
Sugar
0.03
g
0
%
Protein
27.07
g
54
%
Vitamin A
285.3
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
2.32
mg
3
%
Calcium
15.97
mg
2
%
Iron
1.45
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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