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A whole roasted chicken on a platter.
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Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

Juicy Slow Cooker Roast Chicken with smoky, herby seasoning. Tender meat, optional crispy skin, and only 10 minutes of hands-on time. Perfect for weeknights or Sunday dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (around 4 pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Remove the chicken from its packaging and remove any plastic, neck, or giblet pieces from inside the chicken and discard.
    1 whole chicken
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the entire chicken. At this point, the chicken can be covered and transferred to the fridge for up to 24 hours.
    2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground thyme, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Tear 3-4 pieces of aluminum foil and crumble into balls about the size of golf balls. Arrange the foil balls in the bottom of your slow cooker. Transfer the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker on top of the foil balls.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours, or until an instant-read digital thermometer reads 165℉ (74℃) when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh near the bone.
  • If desired, you can transfer the cooked chicken to an oven-safe dish and broil until golden brown for crispy skin.

Notes

Storage & Freezing
  • Store: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze: Remove meat from bones and freeze in portions up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Warm gently with a splash of broth to keep it juicy.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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