How to Make Slow Cooker Whole Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy, delicious, and versatile meals, it's hard to beat a whole chicken cooked in the slow cooker. This classic recipe yields tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone and can be flavored in countless ways, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, and everything in between.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, slow cooker whole chicken is a great option. The slow cooker does all the hard work for you, allowing you to set it ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 whole chicken

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 whole chicken

  • Mix salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Rub seasoning mixture over entire chicken to evenly season. Put rubbed chicken into a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove chicken from the bag and cook in a slow cooker on Low until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 1239mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 229mg