Description
A simple recipe for a tender and flavorful whole chicken cooked in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with olive oil.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Place lemon halves and rosemary inside the cavity of the chicken.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot, breast side up.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the chicken
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crockpot whole chicken, slow cooker chicken, easy chicken recipe