Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe
Create your own rotisserie inspired roasted chicken at home with this Slow Cooker Whole Chicken Recipe with only a handful of ingredients.
Servings: 5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 lb whole chicken giblets and neck removed
- 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Spray the bottom of a large slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Roll a sheet of aluminum foil into a ring shape and place it at the bottom of the slow cooker (this acts as a rack to help the chicken cook evenly).
- Place the whole chicken on top of the foil ring.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 5 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
