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    Home » Main Dish » Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

    Published: Apr 10, 2020 · Modified: Sep 18, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    I love rotisserie chicken but nothing beats homemade. This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken is simple to make and taste even better than store-bought. 

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken on a white plate

    This recipe is one of my favorites. We love buying rotisserie chicken from the store when we need a quick dinner. I wanted to try my hand at making it at home and it came out even better then store bought.

    This recipe is the classic but you can also season it in different ways. We like adding lemon pepper or even taco seaosning for a fun different flavor. 

    How to Make Slow Cooker Whole Chicken:

    Step one: Start by preparing your slow cooker. Place foil in the bottom of the slow cooker like a rack.

    • Tip: The foil well help keep your chicken out of any liquid that will come from your chicken when cooking. Keeping it out of the water will prevent it from getting soggy.

    adding foil to the bottom of the slow cooker

    Step two: Mix seasoning with with lemon juice, oil, and all seasonings then rub onto your chicken.

    Cooking Directions:

    Step three: Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Remove from the slow cooker and serve.

    • Tip: For a crispy skin place your chicken on a sheet pan and place in the oven on broil for 3 minutes on the lower rack until the skin is crispy.

    Slow Cooker Chicken:

    Here are even more easy slow cooker chicken recipes.

    • Slow Cooker Italian Chicken: This recipe is so simple! You just need three ingredients and it all goes into the slow cooker.
    • Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole: This recipe is just like the classic but made in the slow cooker. It's one of my family's favorites.
    • Slow Cooker All-Purpose Chicken: This recipe is one that I make often. Perfect for using in lots of different recipes.

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    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken on a white plate

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

    Jennie Duncan
    I love rotisserie chicken but nothing beats homemade. This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken is simple to make and taste even better than store-bought. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 424 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 pounds whole chicken (neck and giblets removed)
    • 1 tablespoons oil
    • ½ teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoons garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoons onion powder
    • 1 tablespoons paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Place foil in the bottom of the slow cooker like a rack.
    • Mix seasoning with lemon juice, oil, and all seasonings then rub onto your chicken.
    • Cook on high for 3-4 hours.

    Notes

    • Tip: The foil well help keep your chicken out of any liquid that will come from your chicken while cooking. Keeping it out of the water will prevent it from getting soggy.
    • Tip: For a crispy skin place your chicken on a sheet pan and place in the oven on broil for 3 minutes on the lower rack until the skin is crispy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 710mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 829IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
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    1. Ellie Spindler

      August 03, 2013 at 12:33 am

      Looks delicious! I have been using my crock pot more lately - it's great in the summertime. Also love how this recipe makes a whole meal!

      Ellie

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    2. Ellie Spindler

      August 03, 2013 at 12:33 am

      Looks delicious! I have been using my crock pot more lately - it's great in the summertime. Also love how this recipe makes a whole meal!

      Reply
    3. Megan

      August 02, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      This looks so yummy yummy! I can practially taste the chicken 🙂 Love that you got everything at the farmers market, score!

      http://hellonewlywedlife.blogspot.com/

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    4. Bibi

      August 02, 2013 at 1:52 am

      Yum! Looking forward to trying it and feeding my family healthier! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
    5. Amanda Karl

      August 01, 2013 at 5:48 pm

      That looks so good! I love easy crock pot recipes!

      Amanda @ Happily Ever After
      http://karlshappilyeverafter.blogspot.com/

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