Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with fragrant flavors, perfect for effortless home-cooked meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360-480 minutes
- Total Time: 390-490 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- Rub the whole chicken thoroughly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper all over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Place lemon wedges inside the cavity of the chicken to infuse flavors as it cooks.
- Set the seasoned chicken into the slow cooker, breast side up.
- Cover and cook on low for 360-480 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily at the bone.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
For even cooking, ensure the chicken is breast side up and avoid opening the lid during cooking.