Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

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This slow cooker whole chicken is super simple to prep for spicy, juicy chicken with little work. Get a chicken with a pop-up timer if you can.

Submitted by bhbitts
Updated on May 6, 2024
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken on a platter with vegetables and fresh herbs
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 whole chicken
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken ingredients on a marble counter

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  2. Mix salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

    Spice mixture in a glass bowl with a whisk

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  3. Rub seasoning mixture over entire chicken to evenly season.

    Chicken rubbed with spices on a white cutting board

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  4. Put rubbed chicken into a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

    Chicken rubbed with spices in a plastic bag on a baking sheet

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  5. 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).

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken in a slow cooker

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From the Editor

Some reviewers of this recipe have suggested cutting the salt in half for better flavor.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230 Calories
13g Fat
1g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1239mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 229mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.