Description
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.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–6 lbs)
- 2 onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step: Peel and slice 2 onions into large, thick slices and place them in an even layer at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Step: Place 1 whole chicken (4–6 lbs) in the crock pot on top of the onions, breast side up. Use a basting brush to rub 2 tablespoons olive oil all over the skin of the chicken.
- Step: In a small bowl, mix together ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Step: Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken and use the basting brush to spread the oil and seasonings across the surface of the chicken.
- Step: Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
- Step: Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Carefully remove the chicken from the crock pot.
- Step: Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice and serve.
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!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 249 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 359 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg