Crockpot Whole Chicken
The easiest Slow Cooker Whole Chicken! Crock pot Rotisserie chicken is easier than you think and this crock pot whole chicken literally falls off the bone.
Servings: 8
Cost: $9.10, $1.14 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (4-6 lbs)
- 2 onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Peel the onions and cut them into thick slices. Arrange them in an even layer in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Place the whole chicken breast-side up on top of the onions.
- Brush the olive oil evenly over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken and brush it evenly across the skin.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the crock pot and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm.
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Notes
If you want to have crispy skin like you get with roasted chicken, place the chicken in a baking dish or cookie sheet and broil for 4-5 minutes. Just keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn!
Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
