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cooked whole chicken on a cutting board with gravy on the side.
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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Skip the oven and make this savory slow cooker whole chicken for dinner instead. This recipe uses aromatic herbs and spices to bring life to a juicy chicken as it slowly roasts in the crockpot. Extremely easy and quick, making it the perfect toss and go recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 5 minutes
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 418kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 5 lb whole chicken
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking spray

Gravy

  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 2 cups chicken drippings or stock
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the granulated garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Remove the neck and giblets from the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel.
  • Season the chicken all over with the spice blend and salt and pepper. Roll aluminum foil into a ring and place it in the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the chicken on top of the aluminum foil.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes.
  • To make the gravy combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Mix well. Turn the slow cooker on high and whisk the cornstarch mixture with the chicken drippings. If your chicken didn't release enough liquid, use store-bought chicken stock.
  • Let the gravy cook for 5-10 minutes or until it thickens nicely. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 829IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg